Position Overview: The Head of IT will play a crucial role in owning the IT and Security strategy for the organisation through an exciting period of growth. Leading a team of talented IT professionals, the successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems, networks, and applications, providing technical expertise and strategic direction to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. The role will focus on; Driving productivity gains throughout the business by leveraging the use of technology. Driving the Infrastructure modernisation programme of work - centred on Azure/M365 solutions. Manage, develop and motivate the IT team to deliver a best-in-class service function. The alignment of technical and business objectives to support continued revenue growth across the organisation Development and management of the existing IT systems. Security and integrity of system information Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Develop and motivate immediate team to achieve IT objectives/agreed SLAs. Lead from the front and be prepared to get "hands dirty". Ability to business partner with all internal stakeholders and be an effective communicator. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all key partners and stakeholders. Clear and open reporting to wider business. Strategic planning: Evaluate business requirements and identify solutions and opportunities to both meet their requirements and drive value add activities. Build on current vision and continue to develop rolling three-year plan. Involve all relevant stakeholders in the planning stage and provide clear communication of the plan Budget Control Own P&L and work with finance on annual and quarterly budgeting cycles. Effectively manage the P&L to agreed budgets. Ability to communicate value add (ROI) of projects. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce mechanisms that support company security policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of company data. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Project Management: Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and meeting business requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Vendor/Supplier Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance IT capabilities. Qualifications/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Head of IT, with a focus on Windows environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience implementing SaaS solutions - Azure/M365 adoption and associated security. Proven track record of leading and developing high performing IT teams. Experience of leading and delivering complex projects. History of managing multi-site Infrastructure & IT Operations environments Leading change in an IT environment. Multiple locations/Manufacturing experience is desirable. Experience in a high growth SME environment is highly desirable Project management skills and familiarity with ITIL best practices. Security certifications (eg, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. Effective communicator at all levels - both internal and external Problem solver Innovative Strong negotiator. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
03/05/2024
Full time
Position Overview: The Head of IT will play a crucial role in owning the IT and Security strategy for the organisation through an exciting period of growth. Leading a team of talented IT professionals, the successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems, networks, and applications, providing technical expertise and strategic direction to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. The role will focus on; Driving productivity gains throughout the business by leveraging the use of technology. Driving the Infrastructure modernisation programme of work - centred on Azure/M365 solutions. Manage, develop and motivate the IT team to deliver a best-in-class service function. The alignment of technical and business objectives to support continued revenue growth across the organisation Development and management of the existing IT systems. Security and integrity of system information Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Develop and motivate immediate team to achieve IT objectives/agreed SLAs. Lead from the front and be prepared to get "hands dirty". Ability to business partner with all internal stakeholders and be an effective communicator. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all key partners and stakeholders. Clear and open reporting to wider business. Strategic planning: Evaluate business requirements and identify solutions and opportunities to both meet their requirements and drive value add activities. Build on current vision and continue to develop rolling three-year plan. Involve all relevant stakeholders in the planning stage and provide clear communication of the plan Budget Control Own P&L and work with finance on annual and quarterly budgeting cycles. Effectively manage the P&L to agreed budgets. Ability to communicate value add (ROI) of projects. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce mechanisms that support company security policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of company data. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Project Management: Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and meeting business requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Vendor/Supplier Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance IT capabilities. Qualifications/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Head of IT, with a focus on Windows environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience implementing SaaS solutions - Azure/M365 adoption and associated security. Proven track record of leading and developing high performing IT teams. Experience of leading and delivering complex projects. History of managing multi-site Infrastructure & IT Operations environments Leading change in an IT environment. Multiple locations/Manufacturing experience is desirable. Experience in a high growth SME environment is highly desirable Project management skills and familiarity with ITIL best practices. Security certifications (eg, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. Effective communicator at all levels - both internal and external Problem solver Innovative Strong negotiator. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
03/05/2024
Full time
Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Are You Ready to Lead Innovation in Tech? Join This Amazing Business as a Technical Product Owner! Are you passionate about driving technological advancements while making a real impact? Look no further! A leading player in the tech industry, is seeking a dynamic Technical Product Owner to join their innovative team based in South West London. About the Role: As a Technical Product Owner (TPO), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this amazing businesses eCommerce brands. Collaborating closely with Product Management, Delivery Management, and Engineering teams, you'll be at the forefront of organising and prioritising team backlogs. From features and functions to technical debt and non-functional requirements, you'll ensure that every aspect is meticulously addressed. Key Responsibilities: Analyse and validate business requirements, ensuring alignment with technical capabilities. Take ownership of the backlog, ensuring the team is equipped with clear user stories and acceptance criteria. Drive pre-sprint activities and facilitate smooth sprint execution. Prioritise service desk items and technical debt, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics for measuring success and performance. Foster a community of Technical Product Owners, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices. What We're Looking For: Demonstrable experience in Agile methodology, preferably within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills. A strong proficiency in business analysis principles and techniques. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely. A drive for project success, even under tight time constraints. Experience in B2C eCommerce or the Travel, Tourism, Hospitality or Retail industries. Perks and Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65,000 + package Hybrid work model, with a mix of office and remote work. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Exciting projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ready to Make Your Mark? Apply Now! If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and shape the future of technology in the heart of South West London, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic team and drive innovation forward. Apply now with your CV and we can get you in the mix ASAP!
03/05/2024
Full time
Are You Ready to Lead Innovation in Tech? Join This Amazing Business as a Technical Product Owner! Are you passionate about driving technological advancements while making a real impact? Look no further! A leading player in the tech industry, is seeking a dynamic Technical Product Owner to join their innovative team based in South West London. About the Role: As a Technical Product Owner (TPO), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this amazing businesses eCommerce brands. Collaborating closely with Product Management, Delivery Management, and Engineering teams, you'll be at the forefront of organising and prioritising team backlogs. From features and functions to technical debt and non-functional requirements, you'll ensure that every aspect is meticulously addressed. Key Responsibilities: Analyse and validate business requirements, ensuring alignment with technical capabilities. Take ownership of the backlog, ensuring the team is equipped with clear user stories and acceptance criteria. Drive pre-sprint activities and facilitate smooth sprint execution. Prioritise service desk items and technical debt, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics for measuring success and performance. Foster a community of Technical Product Owners, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices. What We're Looking For: Demonstrable experience in Agile methodology, preferably within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills. A strong proficiency in business analysis principles and techniques. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely. A drive for project success, even under tight time constraints. Experience in B2C eCommerce or the Travel, Tourism, Hospitality or Retail industries. Perks and Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65,000 + package Hybrid work model, with a mix of office and remote work. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Exciting projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ready to Make Your Mark? Apply Now! If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and shape the future of technology in the heart of South West London, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic team and drive innovation forward. Apply now with your CV and we can get you in the mix ASAP!
Java Developer (AEM) - Must be based in Sweden - 2 year contract role Key Requirements: 10+ years experience in Java system development AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) preferred but not essential Experience of agile working methods and working in teams 5 years of experience with security solutions based on SAML Fluent in English & Swedish bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Java Developer (AEM) - Must be based in Sweden - 2 year contract role Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Java Developer (AEM) - Must be based in Sweden - 2 year contract role Key Requirements: 10+ years experience in Java system development AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) preferred but not essential Experience of agile working methods and working in teams 5 years of experience with security solutions based on SAML Fluent in English & Swedish bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Java Developer (AEM) - Must be based in Sweden - 2 year contract role Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.
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.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP ByDesign Supply Chain Consultant to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. * Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions.* Role Info: SAP ByDesign Supply Chain Consultant UK Remote/Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as Required £65,000 per annum Plus Full Benefits Package Permanent - Full Time Reporting to: UK SAP ByDesign Team Lead Product/Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers' solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. The Opportunity: As SAP ByDesign Supply Chain Consultant, you will be responsible for working day-to-day with a team of Managed Service Support Consultants delivering services to a wide range of UK clients, plus some global clients. This is a very customer focused, hands-on role where you will be expected to work on customer issues, developments, as well as collaborate with other functional and technical consultants, within the UK Managed Services Team. This role will be remote, with some travel to offices and customer sites, on occasion. To succeed in this role, you will be able to encourage effective team working by seeking input from team members and support team members (technically and operationally) in achieving continuous improvement by encouraging ideas and recommendations for procedural, operational and system improvements. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include: + Answering customer service requests in a timely fashion + Answering frequently asked questions + Answering customer service requests by demonstrating solutions with online screen sharing tools + Contacting and escalating to SAP support in relation to customer service requests + Creating basic reports for customers + Identifying chargeable activities with appropriate follow up internally/externally + Developing professional and technical knowledge + Performing data migration services to assist with extensions to original implementations + Performing fine-tuning activities to assist with implementations and Service Requests + Performing data cleansing services + Performing data entry services About you: + Deep knowledge and understanding of SAP ByDesign + Expert knowledge in Supply Chain ByDesign functions + Excellent design, configuration and testing of specific core functional modules + High level of verbal and written communication skills in English + Documentation skills including functional specifications and test scripts + Able to understand business processes and design appropriate solutions + Track record of full project life cycle and development activities + Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and skills quickly + Experience with project related activities eg data migration, user support and end user training + Proven experience in a combined customer service handling/functional support role Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
02/05/2024
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP ByDesign Supply Chain Consultant to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. * Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions.* Role Info: SAP ByDesign Supply Chain Consultant UK Remote/Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as Required £65,000 per annum Plus Full Benefits Package Permanent - Full Time Reporting to: UK SAP ByDesign Team Lead Product/Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers' solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. The Opportunity: As SAP ByDesign Supply Chain Consultant, you will be responsible for working day-to-day with a team of Managed Service Support Consultants delivering services to a wide range of UK clients, plus some global clients. This is a very customer focused, hands-on role where you will be expected to work on customer issues, developments, as well as collaborate with other functional and technical consultants, within the UK Managed Services Team. This role will be remote, with some travel to offices and customer sites, on occasion. To succeed in this role, you will be able to encourage effective team working by seeking input from team members and support team members (technically and operationally) in achieving continuous improvement by encouraging ideas and recommendations for procedural, operational and system improvements. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include: + Answering customer service requests in a timely fashion + Answering frequently asked questions + Answering customer service requests by demonstrating solutions with online screen sharing tools + Contacting and escalating to SAP support in relation to customer service requests + Creating basic reports for customers + Identifying chargeable activities with appropriate follow up internally/externally + Developing professional and technical knowledge + Performing data migration services to assist with extensions to original implementations + Performing fine-tuning activities to assist with implementations and Service Requests + Performing data cleansing services + Performing data entry services About you: + Deep knowledge and understanding of SAP ByDesign + Expert knowledge in Supply Chain ByDesign functions + Excellent design, configuration and testing of specific core functional modules + High level of verbal and written communication skills in English + Documentation skills including functional specifications and test scripts + Able to understand business processes and design appropriate solutions + Track record of full project life cycle and development activities + Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and skills quickly + Experience with project related activities eg data migration, user support and end user training + Proven experience in a combined customer service handling/functional support role Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager vacancy for a globally operating Zurich based company. Your tasks: Leading business development efforts by negotiating and closing agreements aligned with company objectives Managing partner relationships, prioritizing accounts and allocating resources effectively Providing technical and business justifications for project requirements, overseeing budgetary needs Proactively addressing partner concerns, developing comprehensive solutions to challenges Identifying and executing high-potential ecosystem initiatives, establishing new partnerships Guiding partners through complex timelines and objectives, also integrating activities across team Your experience/knowledge: Expertise in contract management, interpreting legal documents and ensuring alignment with business goals Proficiency in data-driven analysis to showcase the competitive value of products and services Proven experience managing projects, with a focus on driving deals to completion Skilled in conducting comprehensive research on industries, competitors, and customers Familiarity with CRM systems, market research tools, and analytics platforms Language skills: English and German - fluent in written and spoken Your soft skills: Ability to influence key decision-makers within partner organizations Strong collaboration skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders Location: Zurich, Switzerland Start: ASAP Duration: 08MM+ Ref .Nr.: BH21608 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
30/04/2024
Project-based
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager vacancy for a globally operating Zurich based company. Your tasks: Leading business development efforts by negotiating and closing agreements aligned with company objectives Managing partner relationships, prioritizing accounts and allocating resources effectively Providing technical and business justifications for project requirements, overseeing budgetary needs Proactively addressing partner concerns, developing comprehensive solutions to challenges Identifying and executing high-potential ecosystem initiatives, establishing new partnerships Guiding partners through complex timelines and objectives, also integrating activities across team Your experience/knowledge: Expertise in contract management, interpreting legal documents and ensuring alignment with business goals Proficiency in data-driven analysis to showcase the competitive value of products and services Proven experience managing projects, with a focus on driving deals to completion Skilled in conducting comprehensive research on industries, competitors, and customers Familiarity with CRM systems, market research tools, and analytics platforms Language skills: English and German - fluent in written and spoken Your soft skills: Ability to influence key decision-makers within partner organizations Strong collaboration skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders Location: Zurich, Switzerland Start: ASAP Duration: 08MM+ Ref .Nr.: BH21608 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
Our client is on the outlook of an SAP PM EAM BizDevops Consultant The team is in the transition phase from DEV to DEVOPS. The challenge in the team is to consolidate the operational organization and to operationalize the release processes together with the S/4 S program. As of Q2, the technical roadmap for the team envisages the expansion of the mobile solution and the implementation of further business processes. Role: SAP PM EAM BizDevops Consultant Location: Bern, Switzerland (2 days onsite and 3 days remote) Duration of the contract: 9 months plus extension Language: German and English Start date: ASAP Tasks: They make a decisive contribution to standardizing EAM processes with S/4 HANA. You will participate in business meetings and advise the business with a meta view of the standard processes in SAP PM. You will clarify professional, technical and architectural requirements and document the results You are actively involved in a highly motivated team of currently 6 team members including Product Owner and Scrum Master and are happy to share your knowledge. Within the framework of SAFe, new features are analyzed and implemented in the Program Increment (PI) in a 10-week cycle. Requirements: You have many years of experience in the field of SAP EAM R/3 and S/4 You have in-depth knowledge of Customizing SAP PM You are very familiar with the standard processes in SAP EAM You possess good business analysis skills You enjoy working in an agile team and have a strong customer focus. Quick comprehension and a high degree of initiative are among your strengths. You have a distinctive, structured way of working High communication and cooperation skills as well as willingness to share your knowledge in a team You have experience in agile project methods (SCRUM, SAFe) and feel comfortable in an ever-changing environment. Understanding of the operation of applications as well as life management of on-premise systems as well as explicit cloud solutions. Active contribution to team development and knowledge building at SBB (documentation incl. Confuence and Sharepoint and SOLMAN) Familiarization with SOMAN and SOLDOC and status monitoring Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
29/04/2024
Project-based
Our client is on the outlook of an SAP PM EAM BizDevops Consultant The team is in the transition phase from DEV to DEVOPS. The challenge in the team is to consolidate the operational organization and to operationalize the release processes together with the S/4 S program. As of Q2, the technical roadmap for the team envisages the expansion of the mobile solution and the implementation of further business processes. Role: SAP PM EAM BizDevops Consultant Location: Bern, Switzerland (2 days onsite and 3 days remote) Duration of the contract: 9 months plus extension Language: German and English Start date: ASAP Tasks: They make a decisive contribution to standardizing EAM processes with S/4 HANA. You will participate in business meetings and advise the business with a meta view of the standard processes in SAP PM. You will clarify professional, technical and architectural requirements and document the results You are actively involved in a highly motivated team of currently 6 team members including Product Owner and Scrum Master and are happy to share your knowledge. Within the framework of SAFe, new features are analyzed and implemented in the Program Increment (PI) in a 10-week cycle. Requirements: You have many years of experience in the field of SAP EAM R/3 and S/4 You have in-depth knowledge of Customizing SAP PM You are very familiar with the standard processes in SAP EAM You possess good business analysis skills You enjoy working in an agile team and have a strong customer focus. Quick comprehension and a high degree of initiative are among your strengths. You have a distinctive, structured way of working High communication and cooperation skills as well as willingness to share your knowledge in a team You have experience in agile project methods (SCRUM, SAFe) and feel comfortable in an ever-changing environment. Understanding of the operation of applications as well as life management of on-premise systems as well as explicit cloud solutions. Active contribution to team development and knowledge building at SBB (documentation incl. Confuence and Sharepoint and SOLMAN) Familiarization with SOMAN and SOLDOC and status monitoring Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Clinical Solutions Specialist. Job Summary: Our client a market leading global digital healthcare supplier require a Clinical Solutions Specialist to play a crucial role in connecting clinical and IT teams within healthcare organisations (NHS). Working closely with Clinical and Professional Services teams, this role facilitates successful customer implementation projects post-sale by applying clinical expertise, organisational knowledge, and change management skills. The position involves collaborating with clinical teams to understand workflows, define functional requirements, oversee configuration activities, and coordinate user testing. Additionally, the role contributes to refining clinical implementation methodology and requires some domestic and occasional international travel. Duties and Responsibilities: - Facilitate communication between clinical and IT teams through on-site visits, phone calls, web conferences, and email. - Execute project tasks including consulting on solutions, clinical workflow design and testing, and providing guidance on best practices. - Develop concise Clinical Design Documentation outlining workflows and recommendations for each clinical area. - Contribute to creating and maintaining process-related best practices, training materials, and documentation. - Identify clinical risks and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies. - Collaborate with Clinical Informatics Analyst to enhance existing workflows using digital solutions. - Offer implementation and post-implementation support. - Willingness to travel and work on-site at various healthcare facilities. - Engage with IT and clinical leadership and staff. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Preferred: Nursing degree or equivalent extensive clinical operations experience (Nursing, Radiologist etc) - Previous or current clinical or operational experience required. - Expertise in clinical workflows in major acute care hospital settings. - Credibility in the clinical environment. - Ability to translate clinical terminology and processes into layman's terms for non-clinical colleagues. - Excellent communication skills and ability to network with clinical peers and team members. - Capable of leading or participating in cross-functional teams. - Familiarity with acute care hospital information technologies preferred. - Knowledge of healthcare policies and regulations, such as NHS guidelines and information governance, preferred. - Familiarity with product management and software development life cycle preferred but not required. - Strong writing skills to document clinical analysis and recommendations clearly. This is an excellent opportunity to move into a full time digital career using your extensive clinical background. This is a remote role with some onsite work for meetings with clients 10%-20% of the time with very occasional longer periods, candidates require excellent communication skills and the ability to interact and direct senior healthcare clients. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
29/04/2024
Full time
Clinical Solutions Specialist. Job Summary: Our client a market leading global digital healthcare supplier require a Clinical Solutions Specialist to play a crucial role in connecting clinical and IT teams within healthcare organisations (NHS). Working closely with Clinical and Professional Services teams, this role facilitates successful customer implementation projects post-sale by applying clinical expertise, organisational knowledge, and change management skills. The position involves collaborating with clinical teams to understand workflows, define functional requirements, oversee configuration activities, and coordinate user testing. Additionally, the role contributes to refining clinical implementation methodology and requires some domestic and occasional international travel. Duties and Responsibilities: - Facilitate communication between clinical and IT teams through on-site visits, phone calls, web conferences, and email. - Execute project tasks including consulting on solutions, clinical workflow design and testing, and providing guidance on best practices. - Develop concise Clinical Design Documentation outlining workflows and recommendations for each clinical area. - Contribute to creating and maintaining process-related best practices, training materials, and documentation. - Identify clinical risks and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies. - Collaborate with Clinical Informatics Analyst to enhance existing workflows using digital solutions. - Offer implementation and post-implementation support. - Willingness to travel and work on-site at various healthcare facilities. - Engage with IT and clinical leadership and staff. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Preferred: Nursing degree or equivalent extensive clinical operations experience (Nursing, Radiologist etc) - Previous or current clinical or operational experience required. - Expertise in clinical workflows in major acute care hospital settings. - Credibility in the clinical environment. - Ability to translate clinical terminology and processes into layman's terms for non-clinical colleagues. - Excellent communication skills and ability to network with clinical peers and team members. - Capable of leading or participating in cross-functional teams. - Familiarity with acute care hospital information technologies preferred. - Knowledge of healthcare policies and regulations, such as NHS guidelines and information governance, preferred. - Familiarity with product management and software development life cycle preferred but not required. - Strong writing skills to document clinical analysis and recommendations clearly. This is an excellent opportunity to move into a full time digital career using your extensive clinical background. This is a remote role with some onsite work for meetings with clients 10%-20% of the time with very occasional longer periods, candidates require excellent communication skills and the ability to interact and direct senior healthcare clients. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.