Are you a Procurement Professional looking to further their career with a growing organisation? Are you ambitious with a view to being in a senior procurement role in the future? If so please read on as this role could be perfect for you. Based in Stoke on Trent, this Category Buyer role will focus on maximising the value of new and existing commercial contracts through the procurement of 3rd party contracts. You will take the lead in delivering end to end procurement including tendering, selection, negotiation and engaging with stakeholders. You will identify opportunities to make improvements and deliver value for money, carry out market analysis and attend supplier meetings. You will develop SLAs, negotiate improved prices and terms of business and review supplier performance. In order to carry out this role, you will need the following skills and experience: Previous experience within a procurement role Experience of running tenders, negotiating and managing contracts Strong relationship building skills Ideally working towards or CIPS qualified Excellent time management skills Sourcing experience In return you will receive a salary of circa £35,000 - £40,000 + benefits, and the opportunity to work for an organisation where there are real opportunities for development and progression. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a Category Manager with experience of procuring Professional Services? Do you have experience of running OJEU tenders? Are you up for the challenge of building strong relationships with key stakeholders? Reporting into the Head of Procurement and working in an established and successful team, you will undertake procurement exercises including OJEU tenders, focusing on Professional Services, managing contracts and ensuring compliance. The role also involves developing and supporting the Procurement Strategy In order to carry out this role, you will need the following skills and experience: Excellent relationship building skills Experience of running OJEU tenders Professional Services procurement experience CIPS qualified or working towards Strong negotiation skills Supplier management experience In return, you will receive a salary of £38,000 - £42,000 plus excellent benefits. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a part qualified CIPS Procurement Professional looking to further their career with a growing organisation? Are you ambitious with a view to being in a senior procurement role in the future? If so please read on as this role could be perfect for you. Based in Stoke on Trent, this Procurement Executive role will focus on maximising the value of new and existing commercial contracts through the procurement of 3rd party contracts. You will take the lead in delivering end to end procurement including tendering, selection, negotiation and engaging with stakeholders. You will identify opportunities to make improvements and deliver value for money, carry out market analysis and attend supplier meetings. You will develop SLAs, negotiate improved prices and terms of business and review supplier performance. In order to carry out this role, you will need the following skills and experience: Previous experience within a procurement role Experience of running tenders, negotiating and managing contracts Strong relationship building skills Working towards or CIPS qualified Excellent time management skills Sourcing experience In return you will receive a salary of circa £30,000 + benefits, and the opportunity to work for an organisation where there are real opportunities for development and progression. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a Head of Procurement seeking a new challenge? Do you have a health care or pharmaceutical background? Have you worked in a multi site environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. I am working with a forward-thinking organisation that has multiple sites throughout the UK. Due to significant expansion and growth they are recruiting for a Head of Procurement. Based in Solihull, you will have management of a small team and be responsible for developing and establishing a procurement strategy, acting as a partner and consultant on procurement initiatives and implementing and identifying cost savings. You will also look for collaboration opportunities and work on creating and embedding processes and procedures within the department. You will have a focus on developing your team and also influencing and engaging with stakeholders. In order to carry out this role effectively, you will have the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a Head of Procurement role or equivalent Excellent people management skills A track record of delivering savings and collaborative working Experience within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry Multi site experience Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship building skills The ability to manage complex procurement processes This is a really exciting opportunity to develop and transform a procurement department! In return, you will receive a salary of circa £65,000 to £75,000 + Benefits. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a Purchasing Manager with exposure to the automotive sector? How would you like to have responsibility for managing and developing a purchasing team along with ensuring value for money is achieved and meeting budgetary targets. Working for a business based in the Stourbridge area, you will identify and agree internal customer requirements, manage contractual risk and agree terms, ensure purchasing KPIs are assessed and reviewed and develop sourcing strategy. You will also develop and follow purchasing policy, conduct research to obtain the best products and suppliers and ensure continuous improvement is at the forefront when working with the supply base. In order to carry out this role, you will have the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a purchasing role within the automotive sector - ideally 1st tier CIPS qualification is desirable Strong negotiation skills People management experience Excellent communication skills In return you will receive a salary £45,000 to £50,000 plus car and benefits. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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