Senior Nuclear Facility Engineer - Berkshire - £450p/day (Inside IR35) Parity Network are recruiting on behalf of an engineering and technology organisation, who are looking to recruit Senior Nuclear Facility Engineer for an initial 6 months .This role is likely to be Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days per week on site. This role pays up to £450p/day (DOE) and is deemed Inside IR35 . Candidates must hold active SC Clearance to be considered. Role Purpose Deliver and lead professional engineering services to enable the Principal Asset Engineer in fulfilment of the strategy for the upkeep of all assets and equipment the client needs in order to deliver the Programme. Key Accountabilities Demonstration of safe, effective, and ethical working behaviours. Adherence to management system requirements for engineering activities. Delivery of engineering tasks to schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities Apply extensive domain and technical knowledge for design intent, as-built standards, and system performance through life for engineered systems and structures. Interpret and deliver the requirements of complex and high profile issued tasks from the Asset Engineering Solutions order book (including troubleshooting, quoting, reporting, design, commissioning, and handover as required), and make evidence based professional engineering decisions to solve technical problems within area of responsibility. Lead and advise engineers within bounds of own specialism in the delivery of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Identify and escalate business risk arising from condition of engineered systems and structures and follow up on actions. Inform department or project engineering strategies. Demonstrate adherence to management system requirements and relevant technical standards and advises others how to adhere efficiently. Engage with company delivery and administrative requirements; report own and team progress honestly and clearly, communicate in an engaging manner, support performance management. Optimise the delivery of Operations Engineering. If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch for more information or click on the apply button. Parity - Better Decisions: Better People Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services. We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which can be found on our website
08/05/2024
Project-based
Senior Nuclear Facility Engineer - Berkshire - £450p/day (Inside IR35) Parity Network are recruiting on behalf of an engineering and technology organisation, who are looking to recruit Senior Nuclear Facility Engineer for an initial 6 months .This role is likely to be Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days per week on site. This role pays up to £450p/day (DOE) and is deemed Inside IR35 . Candidates must hold active SC Clearance to be considered. Role Purpose Deliver and lead professional engineering services to enable the Principal Asset Engineer in fulfilment of the strategy for the upkeep of all assets and equipment the client needs in order to deliver the Programme. Key Accountabilities Demonstration of safe, effective, and ethical working behaviours. Adherence to management system requirements for engineering activities. Delivery of engineering tasks to schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities Apply extensive domain and technical knowledge for design intent, as-built standards, and system performance through life for engineered systems and structures. Interpret and deliver the requirements of complex and high profile issued tasks from the Asset Engineering Solutions order book (including troubleshooting, quoting, reporting, design, commissioning, and handover as required), and make evidence based professional engineering decisions to solve technical problems within area of responsibility. Lead and advise engineers within bounds of own specialism in the delivery of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Identify and escalate business risk arising from condition of engineered systems and structures and follow up on actions. Inform department or project engineering strategies. Demonstrate adherence to management system requirements and relevant technical standards and advises others how to adhere efficiently. Engage with company delivery and administrative requirements; report own and team progress honestly and clearly, communicate in an engaging manner, support performance management. Optimise the delivery of Operations Engineering. If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch for more information or click on the apply button. Parity - Better Decisions: Better People Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services. We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which can be found on our website
Senior Security Engineer - Global Data Organisation - London Our global data client require an experienced Security Engineer to join their team. The Senior Security Engineer will hold a pivotal role in fortifying information assets against potential threats and vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will span various facets of information security, encompassing the vigilant monitoring of operations and infrastructure, upkeep of security tools and technologies, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Collaboration with different departments will be integral to mitigate risks effectively. This position is ideal for someone with ambition, offering the chance to shape the role according to their vision, expand its scope, and even build a dedicated team. Experience: 3+ years of experience in Security Engineeirng or a related field Proficiency in maintaining and utilizing security tools and technologies Ability to create automated queries using tooling APIs (Python/Powershell) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and mitigate security risks. Proven track record of implementing new technologies to enhance security capabilities. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification preferred. If interested, please apply immediately for further details & a confidential discussion.
08/05/2024
Full time
Senior Security Engineer - Global Data Organisation - London Our global data client require an experienced Security Engineer to join their team. The Senior Security Engineer will hold a pivotal role in fortifying information assets against potential threats and vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will span various facets of information security, encompassing the vigilant monitoring of operations and infrastructure, upkeep of security tools and technologies, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Collaboration with different departments will be integral to mitigate risks effectively. This position is ideal for someone with ambition, offering the chance to shape the role according to their vision, expand its scope, and even build a dedicated team. Experience: 3+ years of experience in Security Engineeirng or a related field Proficiency in maintaining and utilizing security tools and technologies Ability to create automated queries using tooling APIs (Python/Powershell) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and mitigate security risks. Proven track record of implementing new technologies to enhance security capabilities. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification preferred. If interested, please apply immediately for further details & a confidential discussion.
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance
08/05/2024
Full time
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
07/05/2024
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
Are you an experienced Network Operations lead with a passion for delivering exceptional Customer Service and have a real analytical mindset. Client Details A well known and respected business. Description You will be the lead for Technical Operational discussions for one of my clients leading Customers working to short timescales overseeing a small team of individuals. In this role you will be rewarded with a competitive salary of up to £72,000 per annum depending on experience with a host of further benefits including a 10% discretionary bonus, Remote working with just 2 days on site in Edinburgh, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare and much more! If this sounds interesting to you, please read on What you will bring to the role: Demonstrable communicator who can interact with key stakeholders in a calm and effective manner. Practical operational experience of supporting WAN, LAN, Wireless, Voice and Security technologies. Lead on future support initiatives and contribute towards upskilling and tooling investment plans. Awareness of ITIL (Desirable) Experience of managing operational teams Profile The Successful Applicant: This is a great role for someone who is an experienced Network Operations Lead, or Senior Network Engineer with strong exposure to WAN, LAN, Voice and Security plans who is looking to further expand their knowledge and skill set within this field. Job Offer Up to £72,000 per anum depending on experience. Remote Working. 10% annual bonus. Excellent pension. Buy holiday scheme. Private Healthcare. Healthcare cash plan. Life Assurance (10x salary) PLUS MUCH MORE! If this opportunity sounds exciting to you hit APPLY NOW before it's too late and this role is snapped up. We are looking to fill this quickly, so it will not be around for too long .
07/05/2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Network Operations lead with a passion for delivering exceptional Customer Service and have a real analytical mindset. Client Details A well known and respected business. Description You will be the lead for Technical Operational discussions for one of my clients leading Customers working to short timescales overseeing a small team of individuals. In this role you will be rewarded with a competitive salary of up to £72,000 per annum depending on experience with a host of further benefits including a 10% discretionary bonus, Remote working with just 2 days on site in Edinburgh, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare and much more! If this sounds interesting to you, please read on What you will bring to the role: Demonstrable communicator who can interact with key stakeholders in a calm and effective manner. Practical operational experience of supporting WAN, LAN, Wireless, Voice and Security technologies. Lead on future support initiatives and contribute towards upskilling and tooling investment plans. Awareness of ITIL (Desirable) Experience of managing operational teams Profile The Successful Applicant: This is a great role for someone who is an experienced Network Operations Lead, or Senior Network Engineer with strong exposure to WAN, LAN, Voice and Security plans who is looking to further expand their knowledge and skill set within this field. Job Offer Up to £72,000 per anum depending on experience. Remote Working. 10% annual bonus. Excellent pension. Buy holiday scheme. Private Healthcare. Healthcare cash plan. Life Assurance (10x salary) PLUS MUCH MORE! If this opportunity sounds exciting to you hit APPLY NOW before it's too late and this role is snapped up. We are looking to fill this quickly, so it will not be around for too long .
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.