A Manufacturing Project Manager (assistant level) is required for a long term contract assignment based on site in Bolton for a multi-national defence company. * Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. * Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance. * Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. * Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors. * Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. * Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets. * Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries. * Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business. Role requirements * Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a Matrix organisation. * Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. * A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales. * Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions. * Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment. 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.
16/05/2024
Project-based
A Manufacturing Project Manager (assistant level) is required for a long term contract assignment based on site in Bolton for a multi-national defence company. * Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. * Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance. * Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. * Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors. * Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. * Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets. * Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries. * Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business. Role requirements * Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a Matrix organisation. * Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. * A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales. * Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions. * Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment. 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.
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Data Analyst for a key Back Office role based in the hardware processing site in Erskine. This is an exciting early-career development opportunity for a suitably-qualified & motivated candidate. On-the-job training will be provided. Role Match physically-returned hardware with those originally leased Analyze customer lease contracts in detail Interact with customer-facing specialists in-country Terminate lease contracts with a high degree of accuracy Resolve complex data comparison issues Efficiently prioritize daily tasks Education Ideally a recent degree in any discipline Person specification Confident MS Excel user Good communicator - written & verbal Good problem solver Data analysis ability Good time manager Ability to focus on fine detail If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
16/05/2024
Project-based
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Data Analyst for a key Back Office role based in the hardware processing site in Erskine. This is an exciting early-career development opportunity for a suitably-qualified & motivated candidate. On-the-job training will be provided. Role Match physically-returned hardware with those originally leased Analyze customer lease contracts in detail Interact with customer-facing specialists in-country Terminate lease contracts with a high degree of accuracy Resolve complex data comparison issues Efficiently prioritize daily tasks Education Ideally a recent degree in any discipline Person specification Confident MS Excel user Good communicator - written & verbal Good problem solver Data analysis ability Good time manager Ability to focus on fine detail If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £65,000 per annum We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
14/05/2024
Full time
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £65,000 per annum We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
Perm - Senior Natural Gas Operator - Oil Trading - Copenhagen, Denmark Global Oil Trading company requires Senior Natural Gas Operator to work with Global Operations and Trading teams. The role Review and comment on contracts/tenders to ensure consistency with the trade ticket/recap. Execute daily operational activities: Conduct daily position checks for all European hubs Check and circulate send-outs for all terminals Executes a trade for transport/gas with their scheduling counterpart, keeping Traders in copy of confirms whenever changes to schedules, or pipeline restrictions indicate an unbalanced position, logging the trade and entering in corporate resource management platform. Appoint third party providers in line with group policy Liaise/coordinate with Finance, providing them with accurate and timely data needed for issuing of L/C's and obtaining P/Us Send daily nominations for within-day and day ahead; highlight imbalances to traders (if any) for all hubs within scope of role and act on the market to Handle all aspects of customs exportation/importation where applicable Ensure timely invoicing/payment of cargoes Monitor accounts receivables and control issue of interest invoices where applicable Maintain good records on all operations Ensure that corporate resources management platform is updated regularly and at all times reflects the latest information available/exceptions are kept to a minimum Monitor and advise deals desk of all costs related with each transaction (P&L awareness) Ensure operations are optimised to best commercial advantage, ensuring all contractual obligations are met (eg minimising/maximising of volumes/reducing exposures). Participate in short and long-term transport capacity auctions after consulting with Trading team. Send cost analysis for decision-making purposes. Assisting in storage auctions preparations, being able to analyse and process documentary, financial and other requirements and communicate them to all involved teams. Negotiate the Terminal sendouts with the Terminal Operators within contractual realms to maximise the value for the natural gas book. Manage storage logistics, handling day-to-day ops, checking storage levels, booking capacities for ops, understanding potential for penalties. Closing swap trades directly with c/p and matching trades on daily basis with all c/p's. Update storage injections/withdrawals on regular basis to gauge proper start of day position for each day along with P&L reconciliation for deals desk. Complete storage reconciliations; identify and investigate loss/gain differences. Understand regulatory changes and potential impacts to business. Maximise recoveries and ensure that all claims to third parties are correctly documented and presented. Secure payment of third party claims. Maintain good working practises with other trade support divisions - claims/deals desk/trade finance/chartering Establish and/or maintain good working relationships with contractual operations counterparts/third party service providers on a regular basis Participate in setting-up new business, checking GTC's for each hub and escalating risks and red flags accordingly. Training of less experienced members of the operations team to develop and increase knowledge/commercial awareness. Follow strictly internal procedures and company's policies. Adhere to Code of Conduct/HSEC Policy and Business Principles. Identify and escalate operational issues to Regional Manager seeking guidance as appropriate. Possess technical skills to improve processes and build automation Your background: Able to interpret the operational requirements of each contract, can review and comment on operational aspects of same. Understands the basic legal framework supporting natural gas contracts Has a good understanding of common pipeline operations and terminology. Able to ensure satisfactory commercial operation of natural gas flows under minimal supervision. Has a good understanding of relevant market infrastructure and business practices, has experience in communications with pipeline and storage operators Has experience in handling pipeline transport and storage capacity auctions. Has a good understanding of the different types of financial instruments and their uses. If interested in this position please send me your updated CV or email for a confidential call.
14/05/2024
Full time
Perm - Senior Natural Gas Operator - Oil Trading - Copenhagen, Denmark Global Oil Trading company requires Senior Natural Gas Operator to work with Global Operations and Trading teams. The role Review and comment on contracts/tenders to ensure consistency with the trade ticket/recap. Execute daily operational activities: Conduct daily position checks for all European hubs Check and circulate send-outs for all terminals Executes a trade for transport/gas with their scheduling counterpart, keeping Traders in copy of confirms whenever changes to schedules, or pipeline restrictions indicate an unbalanced position, logging the trade and entering in corporate resource management platform. Appoint third party providers in line with group policy Liaise/coordinate with Finance, providing them with accurate and timely data needed for issuing of L/C's and obtaining P/Us Send daily nominations for within-day and day ahead; highlight imbalances to traders (if any) for all hubs within scope of role and act on the market to Handle all aspects of customs exportation/importation where applicable Ensure timely invoicing/payment of cargoes Monitor accounts receivables and control issue of interest invoices where applicable Maintain good records on all operations Ensure that corporate resources management platform is updated regularly and at all times reflects the latest information available/exceptions are kept to a minimum Monitor and advise deals desk of all costs related with each transaction (P&L awareness) Ensure operations are optimised to best commercial advantage, ensuring all contractual obligations are met (eg minimising/maximising of volumes/reducing exposures). Participate in short and long-term transport capacity auctions after consulting with Trading team. Send cost analysis for decision-making purposes. Assisting in storage auctions preparations, being able to analyse and process documentary, financial and other requirements and communicate them to all involved teams. Negotiate the Terminal sendouts with the Terminal Operators within contractual realms to maximise the value for the natural gas book. Manage storage logistics, handling day-to-day ops, checking storage levels, booking capacities for ops, understanding potential for penalties. Closing swap trades directly with c/p and matching trades on daily basis with all c/p's. Update storage injections/withdrawals on regular basis to gauge proper start of day position for each day along with P&L reconciliation for deals desk. Complete storage reconciliations; identify and investigate loss/gain differences. Understand regulatory changes and potential impacts to business. Maximise recoveries and ensure that all claims to third parties are correctly documented and presented. Secure payment of third party claims. Maintain good working practises with other trade support divisions - claims/deals desk/trade finance/chartering Establish and/or maintain good working relationships with contractual operations counterparts/third party service providers on a regular basis Participate in setting-up new business, checking GTC's for each hub and escalating risks and red flags accordingly. Training of less experienced members of the operations team to develop and increase knowledge/commercial awareness. Follow strictly internal procedures and company's policies. Adhere to Code of Conduct/HSEC Policy and Business Principles. Identify and escalate operational issues to Regional Manager seeking guidance as appropriate. Possess technical skills to improve processes and build automation Your background: Able to interpret the operational requirements of each contract, can review and comment on operational aspects of same. Understands the basic legal framework supporting natural gas contracts Has a good understanding of common pipeline operations and terminology. Able to ensure satisfactory commercial operation of natural gas flows under minimal supervision. Has a good understanding of relevant market infrastructure and business practices, has experience in communications with pipeline and storage operators Has experience in handling pipeline transport and storage capacity auctions. Has a good understanding of the different types of financial instruments and their uses. If interested in this position please send me your updated CV or email for a confidential call.
Manufacturing Sales, Business Development Switzerland, German speaker big OTE! Permanent Switzerland/flexible on location German speaking Consulting - Technology - Manufacturing. We are looking for people who will accompany our customers on their way into the digital future and actively support them in the challenges ahead. To be successful here, you need industry Manufacturing knowledge across the entire value chain from sales, development, production to assembly and service, as well as the necessary IT know-how, and the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve excellent performance together with the customer achieve Your area of responsibility includes: -You work in various roles on projects and develop excellent solutions for complex tasks together with our customers. -As a business consultant, you are in close contact with our customers and actively develop our customer base, discuss questions and derive tasks and projects from them with which we can support our customers. -Where necessary, you will provide technical support to our sales department in the various sales phases, from preparing an offer to concluding a contract. -Control and coordination of partners and service providers. -Development of new solution offerings depending on industry developments. -Developing customer campaigns with the support of our marketing department. Ideal experience -You have a completed degree in computer science, business informatics or a technical engineering course. -You have at least 8 years of professional experience in an industrial Manufacturing environment. -You have already worked as a project manager, business analyst, requirements engineer or in test management and are certified. -You are passionate about topics such as lean processes, variant management, digital production, IoT, predictive maintenance, etc., have the necessary expertise and are hungry for the latest trends in the industry. -You present complex ideas and solutions in an understandable and effective way. -You have no problems networking and cooperating with stakeholders across all hierarchy levels. -We require fluent German and good English skills. -Willingness to travel within Switzerland. If you are interested please apply with your most up to date CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/05/2024
Full time
Manufacturing Sales, Business Development Switzerland, German speaker big OTE! Permanent Switzerland/flexible on location German speaking Consulting - Technology - Manufacturing. We are looking for people who will accompany our customers on their way into the digital future and actively support them in the challenges ahead. To be successful here, you need industry Manufacturing knowledge across the entire value chain from sales, development, production to assembly and service, as well as the necessary IT know-how, and the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve excellent performance together with the customer achieve Your area of responsibility includes: -You work in various roles on projects and develop excellent solutions for complex tasks together with our customers. -As a business consultant, you are in close contact with our customers and actively develop our customer base, discuss questions and derive tasks and projects from them with which we can support our customers. -Where necessary, you will provide technical support to our sales department in the various sales phases, from preparing an offer to concluding a contract. -Control and coordination of partners and service providers. -Development of new solution offerings depending on industry developments. -Developing customer campaigns with the support of our marketing department. Ideal experience -You have a completed degree in computer science, business informatics or a technical engineering course. -You have at least 8 years of professional experience in an industrial Manufacturing environment. -You have already worked as a project manager, business analyst, requirements engineer or in test management and are certified. -You are passionate about topics such as lean processes, variant management, digital production, IoT, predictive maintenance, etc., have the necessary expertise and are hungry for the latest trends in the industry. -You present complex ideas and solutions in an understandable and effective way. -You have no problems networking and cooperating with stakeholders across all hierarchy levels. -We require fluent German and good English skills. -Willingness to travel within Switzerland. If you are interested please apply with your most up to date CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are looking for a permanent SAP Manager (m/f/d) - Group Reporting for one of our clients in Switzerland. Start: June 2024 (Could be later) Location: Zürich + Occasional Travel Languages: English & German As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Tasks: * Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. * Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. * Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. * Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. * Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. * Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. * Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. * Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. * Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. * Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Requirements: * A degree (bachelor/master/diploma) preferred in business, IT, engineering or business information systems or digital discipline. Preferably focused and specialized on finance/controlling during your primarily and further education. * 5 years of experience in process consulting. * Design and implementation of SAP group consolidation solutions experience. * Focus on SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting * Expert knowledge in group closing and financial consolidation topics. * Very good understanding of financial integration across finance and operations. * Experience setting up balance carry forward, currency translation, intercompany elimination, consolidation of investments and validation processes. * Fluent in English and German Nice to have: * Experience with other SAP consolidation solutions (SEM-BCS, EC-CS, BPC) * Other languages are a plus If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/05/2024
Full time
We are looking for a permanent SAP Manager (m/f/d) - Group Reporting for one of our clients in Switzerland. Start: June 2024 (Could be later) Location: Zürich + Occasional Travel Languages: English & German As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Tasks: * Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. * Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. * Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. * Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. * Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. * Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. * Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. * Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. * Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. * Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Requirements: * A degree (bachelor/master/diploma) preferred in business, IT, engineering or business information systems or digital discipline. Preferably focused and specialized on finance/controlling during your primarily and further education. * 5 years of experience in process consulting. * Design and implementation of SAP group consolidation solutions experience. * Focus on SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting * Expert knowledge in group closing and financial consolidation topics. * Very good understanding of financial integration across finance and operations. * Experience setting up balance carry forward, currency translation, intercompany elimination, consolidation of investments and validation processes. * Fluent in English and German Nice to have: * Experience with other SAP consolidation solutions (SEM-BCS, EC-CS, BPC) * Other languages are a plus If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
Construction Project Supervisor 12 month initial contract (potential to extend) Waltham Abbey Salary circa £50k per annum Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My high profile Utilities client requires a Project Supervisor to assist the Project Manager in keeping a multi-£100m mega-project building new HV transmission substations, overhead lines and cables on track. We're looking for someone who is organised, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills and ideally, demonstrable experience of working within a construction site but this is not essential. You'll have a good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices, and policies. With an awareness of contract management within fixed price and target cost contracts, you'll also have an appreciation of quality management systems. Key requirements: Ability to be the eyes and ears of the PM onsite in accordance with RAMS, looking after the small works/main works contractors onsite Making sure everything onsite is correct and looking at minor detail to ensure accuracy and compliance Aware of the contract documentation - NEC contracts Quality Assurance across the substations and Overhead Circuits Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer from utilities background would be ideal but not a prerequisite If this is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV. If you have not received a response within a 48 hour period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Construction Project Supervisor 12 month initial contract (potential to extend) Waltham Abbey Salary circa £50k per annum Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My high profile Utilities client requires a Project Supervisor to assist the Project Manager in keeping a multi-£100m mega-project building new HV transmission substations, overhead lines and cables on track. We're looking for someone who is organised, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills and ideally, demonstrable experience of working within a construction site but this is not essential. You'll have a good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices, and policies. With an awareness of contract management within fixed price and target cost contracts, you'll also have an appreciation of quality management systems. Key requirements: Ability to be the eyes and ears of the PM onsite in accordance with RAMS, looking after the small works/main works contractors onsite Making sure everything onsite is correct and looking at minor detail to ensure accuracy and compliance Aware of the contract documentation - NEC contracts Quality Assurance across the substations and Overhead Circuits Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer from utilities background would be ideal but not a prerequisite If this is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV. If you have not received a response within a 48 hour period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are looking for a permanent SAP Manager (m/f/d) - Group Reporting for one of our clients in Switzerland. Start: June 2024 (Could be later) Location: Zürich + Occasional Travel Languages: English & German As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Tasks: * Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. * Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. * Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. * Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. * Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. * Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. * Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. * Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. * Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. * Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Requirements: * A degree (bachelor/master/diploma) preferred in business, IT, engineering or business information systems or digital discipline. Preferably focused and specialized on finance/controlling during your primarily and further education. * 5 years of experience in process consulting. * Design and implementation of SAP group consolidation solutions experience. * Focus on SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting * Expert knowledge in group closing and financial consolidation topics. * Very good understanding of financial integration across finance and operations. * Experience setting up balance carry forward, currency translation, intercompany elimination, consolidation of investments and validation processes. * Fluent in English and German Nice to have: * Experience with other SAP consolidation solutions (SEM-BCS, EC-CS, BPC) * Other languages are a plus If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
10/05/2024
Full time
We are looking for a permanent SAP Manager (m/f/d) - Group Reporting for one of our clients in Switzerland. Start: June 2024 (Could be later) Location: Zürich + Occasional Travel Languages: English & German As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Tasks: * Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. * Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. * Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. * Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. * Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. * Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. * Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. * Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. * Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. * Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Requirements: * A degree (bachelor/master/diploma) preferred in business, IT, engineering or business information systems or digital discipline. Preferably focused and specialized on finance/controlling during your primarily and further education. * 5 years of experience in process consulting. * Design and implementation of SAP group consolidation solutions experience. * Focus on SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting * Expert knowledge in group closing and financial consolidation topics. * Very good understanding of financial integration across finance and operations. * Experience setting up balance carry forward, currency translation, intercompany elimination, consolidation of investments and validation processes. * Fluent in English and German Nice to have: * Experience with other SAP consolidation solutions (SEM-BCS, EC-CS, BPC) * Other languages are a plus If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Technology Focus Areas: Engineering Services/turn key product design/High tech Consulting/Digital Design & Solutions/Testing Services/Managed services Role Expectations: At least 5 to 15 years of overall experience in selling IT Services in Tier-1 or Tier-2 competitive organizations Strong knowledge of global delivery model (GDM) and methodologies Should be familiar with cross selling various service lines for customers Ability to present and interact at Cxo levels, and have consultative sales capability. Ability to work and collaborate across other teams in various service lines and anchor together for the account. Ability to manage multi-cultural teams and travel to different client locations - mostly within London/UK and sometimes across the world if needed for business discussions or conferences. Exposure to delivery, sales or pre-sales roles will be required Should have managed a multi-million USD account, across various GEOs. Strong Account Management - building and managing client relationships at the CxO level. Carry targets on revenue, bookings and OM. Get involved in resolving any people management issue within teams Facilitating Delivery team to present delivery successes in strong and positive way and growing the account Generating leads by interacting with the customers in various lines of business to expand our footprint. Presenting and publishing the proposals (proactive ones as well as responses to RFP/RFIs) Interacting with Procurement and Supplier relationship team from customer organization and maintain smoother flow of contracts, invoices and payments. Achievement of sales strategic objectives defined by company Coordinate's sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting Reporting directly to Group Client Partner
09/05/2024
Full time
Technology Focus Areas: Engineering Services/turn key product design/High tech Consulting/Digital Design & Solutions/Testing Services/Managed services Role Expectations: At least 5 to 15 years of overall experience in selling IT Services in Tier-1 or Tier-2 competitive organizations Strong knowledge of global delivery model (GDM) and methodologies Should be familiar with cross selling various service lines for customers Ability to present and interact at Cxo levels, and have consultative sales capability. Ability to work and collaborate across other teams in various service lines and anchor together for the account. Ability to manage multi-cultural teams and travel to different client locations - mostly within London/UK and sometimes across the world if needed for business discussions or conferences. Exposure to delivery, sales or pre-sales roles will be required Should have managed a multi-million USD account, across various GEOs. Strong Account Management - building and managing client relationships at the CxO level. Carry targets on revenue, bookings and OM. Get involved in resolving any people management issue within teams Facilitating Delivery team to present delivery successes in strong and positive way and growing the account Generating leads by interacting with the customers in various lines of business to expand our footprint. Presenting and publishing the proposals (proactive ones as well as responses to RFP/RFIs) Interacting with Procurement and Supplier relationship team from customer organization and maintain smoother flow of contracts, invoices and payments. Achievement of sales strategic objectives defined by company Coordinate's sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting Reporting directly to Group Client Partner
My client have a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their expanding Sleaford Lincolnshire based Painting division, please mention any decorating/painting quotation experience if you do have it! They are one of the UK's largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide. A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Utilising your commercial acumen and ability to build strong client relationships, you will manage the successful delivery of their painting contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction, whilst controlling costs and profit for the business. Please mention any local authority/council/housing association emphasis in your background Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme this year 10% Car Allowance of £6500 OR Company car option with a private mileage scheme. Both options include a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Buy and Sell options for your annual leave Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay They passionately believe that their success will be maintained if they continue to offer their employees a great place to work; providing you with the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite therefore, you are fully involved from tendering and estimating through to final accounts, with the ability to have a real impact on our profitability and our commercial success. You need a full UK driving licence Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks Manage the pricing of tenders to maximise business wins and profitability Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives and sub-contractor management Build strong client relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed What will you bring as a Quantity Surveyor? You may be an experienced Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Surveyor, looking for you're the next chapter in your career The ability to demonstrate ownership of contracts, including estimating/tendering, cost control, CVR management through to final accounts. You will be analytical, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person' who relishes in communicating effectively with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues fostering a real working together' environment. Additional benefits include: Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers Access to an employee assistance program to support employee's health and wellbeing, and offering free financial and legal advice
09/05/2024
Full time
My client have a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their expanding Sleaford Lincolnshire based Painting division, please mention any decorating/painting quotation experience if you do have it! They are one of the UK's largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide. A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Utilising your commercial acumen and ability to build strong client relationships, you will manage the successful delivery of their painting contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction, whilst controlling costs and profit for the business. Please mention any local authority/council/housing association emphasis in your background Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme this year 10% Car Allowance of £6500 OR Company car option with a private mileage scheme. Both options include a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Buy and Sell options for your annual leave Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay They passionately believe that their success will be maintained if they continue to offer their employees a great place to work; providing you with the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite therefore, you are fully involved from tendering and estimating through to final accounts, with the ability to have a real impact on our profitability and our commercial success. You need a full UK driving licence Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks Manage the pricing of tenders to maximise business wins and profitability Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives and sub-contractor management Build strong client relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed What will you bring as a Quantity Surveyor? You may be an experienced Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Surveyor, looking for you're the next chapter in your career The ability to demonstrate ownership of contracts, including estimating/tendering, cost control, CVR management through to final accounts. You will be analytical, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person' who relishes in communicating effectively with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues fostering a real working together' environment. Additional benefits include: Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers Access to an employee assistance program to support employee's health and wellbeing, and offering free financial and legal advice
Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London Harris Global are currently looking for a Head of Surveying & Estimating to join our Roofing client on a permanent basis. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the roofing and cladding industry, with a proven track record of surveying and estimating in the refurbishment sector. Further in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety to make sure a job is delivered to the Set Standards. This role will be mainly covering the Midlands, with sites also in Milton Keynes, Northampton and London. Responsibilities will include: Managing the surveying & estimating department Directly supervising Surveyors & Estimators Create and implement process in which Surveyors should follow when collating site information Drive standards of information obtained from surveys Have a clear technical understanding of the products and systems we specify and install Understand, and challenge where required, technical documents relating to design and scope. Attend site as and where required to ensure information and pricing is accurate Authorise and cross check submissions Make sure SC01 is always updated with latest information and lessons learnt Have a good relationship with supplier and subcontractors to allow accurate estimating Have a good understanding of MSP to make sure that these are issued with submissions Take part in Bid Team meetings to explain pricing, logistics etc to the National Team Take part in job handovers between Sales and Contracts Improve upon process in which information is passed from Sales to Contracts Attend site to provide drawings/take offs to enable orders to be placed Directly line manage Surveyors across all Service Centres Provide support and assistance to Surveyors in peak periods Attend onsite surveys as and when required Continual communication with Service Centre Managers & Sales Director Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London
09/05/2024
Full time
Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London Harris Global are currently looking for a Head of Surveying & Estimating to join our Roofing client on a permanent basis. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the roofing and cladding industry, with a proven track record of surveying and estimating in the refurbishment sector. Further in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety to make sure a job is delivered to the Set Standards. This role will be mainly covering the Midlands, with sites also in Milton Keynes, Northampton and London. Responsibilities will include: Managing the surveying & estimating department Directly supervising Surveyors & Estimators Create and implement process in which Surveyors should follow when collating site information Drive standards of information obtained from surveys Have a clear technical understanding of the products and systems we specify and install Understand, and challenge where required, technical documents relating to design and scope. Attend site as and where required to ensure information and pricing is accurate Authorise and cross check submissions Make sure SC01 is always updated with latest information and lessons learnt Have a good relationship with supplier and subcontractors to allow accurate estimating Have a good understanding of MSP to make sure that these are issued with submissions Take part in Bid Team meetings to explain pricing, logistics etc to the National Team Take part in job handovers between Sales and Contracts Improve upon process in which information is passed from Sales to Contracts Attend site to provide drawings/take offs to enable orders to be placed Directly line manage Surveyors across all Service Centres Provide support and assistance to Surveyors in peak periods Attend onsite surveys as and when required Continual communication with Service Centre Managers & Sales Director Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.
25/04/2024
Full time
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.