Procurement Jobs

Job Title: Category Manager (12-month fixed term contract)Salary: £40,000 - £45,000Location: South WalesType: Temporary 12-month fixed term contract Portfolio Procurement are recruiting for a Public Sector Category Manager based in South Wales/South West England area. Please note: This is a 12-month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover.As a Category Manager, you will be a business partner for various departments and will be an integral part of the strategic performance and their supply chain, whilst adhering to legislation and regulatory obligations. Experience: * Procurement and Supply Chain experience within any public sector environment * Experience in building rapport, managing supplier relationships, developing, and implementing new purchasing processes * Proficiency with Microsoft Office * Project Management (e.g. Prince 2 qualification) * Must be MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS Responsibilities: * Proactive management of end-to-end procurement projects * Engaging with departments to enhance savings and improve efficiency * You will be managing the inventory and efficiently reduce inventory where necessary * Develop relationships across the organisation that allow early involvement of Procurement in any external third part spend for relevant categories, identification of procurement and organisation initiatives and development of collaborative working. * Managing supplier partnership-based relationships Benefits: * Competitive salary * 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Pension plan For more information, please apply below 48925CBINDPRO

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a Public Sector client to recruit an experience Procurement Partner. This role comes with excellent benefits including Hybrid working, Private Health, excellent Holidays allowance, plus much more. Experience Required: * Public sector procurement experience with an understanding of PCR 2015 and an awareness of the new Procurement Act 2023. * Experience procuring and managing the delivery of frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems. * Implement framework/product management and reporting processes to understand the effectiveness of framework products * CIPS Level 4 + * Excellent stakeholder management skills including influencing skills * Proficient user of a range of Microsoft IT packages including Microsoft Dynamics 365 * Ability to use a range of electronic tendering platforms 48481JER2INDPRO

Portfolio Procurement are looking to recruit an experienced Fresh Produce Senior Buyer/Category Manager. This is a 15 Month fixed term contract that comes with excellent benefits including Hybrid working (2 days in office per week), 25 days holiday, plus many other flexible benefits. Primary Responsibilities: * Source fresh produce and negotiate prices across all fruit categories * Set the strategic direction of the product range and drive the sourcing of customer produce * Evolve supply base to keep up with the changing produce landscape * Lead regular supplier reviews and manage the performance of our supply * Support Sourcing team, providing guidance, coaching and support to your team. Experience : * Experienced Fruit & Vegetable Buyer * Strong understanding of local and international fresh produce supply chains * Background of analysing market and customer trends to drive change * Supplier or customer management 48915JEINDPRO

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Norfolk based client to recruit for a Senior Logistics Coordinator.The Senior Logistics Co-Ordinator will support the business with all aspects of shipping and logistics. This will include ensuring that all customs clearance is in line with company policies and procedures. Duties * Creation of despatch notes * Creation of Import commercial invoice & clearance instructions * Creation of Export commercial invoices, despatch notes, cargo summary tickets * Liaise with freight forwarders for quotations and to ensure efficient shipping to global locations * Provide logistical knowledge to all parties on site and identify means of shipping Skills/Experience: * Knowledge of Export Licence control * Knowledge of all import regimes i.e. IPR / RGR / Duty Paid. * Understanding of shipping practices and handling methods. * Understanding of Customs Procedure Codes * Knowledge of Classification of goods * Dangerous Goods IATA & IMDG * Knowledge of COSHH and hazardous materials handling. * Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS * 5 years' experience in Logistics Co-Ordinator or similar role.. * Proven exports/imports track record within international logistics 48709DHR1INDPAYN

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting on a behalf of an Industry leading organisation. We are looking for someone who has experience in food production and has a strong financial acumen. Responsibilities * Develop and implement commercial strategies * Confident in contract negotiations with suppliers and clients * Create and manage pricing strategies * Develop new revenue streams expanding the current portfolio Key Requirements * Financial Acumen * Work in a dynamic fast paced environment * Strong team management Skills * Fluent in relevant financial software Our client offers excellent benefits such as, generous pension and company bonus. If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply with your most up to date CV. 48899TTINDPRO

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting on a behalf of a public sector organisation. We are looking for someone who has experience in public sector procurement and knowledge of e-procurement systems. Main Duties * Systematic procurement of Goods and Services * Development of Transparent tendering schedules * Excellent record keeping * Developing best practices in relation to procurementPerson Spec * Awareness of procurement practices and techniques * IT Skills and communication skills * Understanding of Public Sector procurement regulations and EU Procurement Law Our client offers excellent benefits such as, hybrid working, generous pension and Health and Wellbeing services. If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply with your most up to date CV. INDPRO48884TT

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting for a Public Sector Category Manager for our client based in Essex. The Role :To develop and implement specific category strategies across major categories of spend. Develop, execute, implement, and deliver strategic sourcing and supplier management strategies and plans within these categories. * Undertaking all associated commercial activity to achieve value creation and minimise total cost of ownership. * To deliver the full sourcing life cycle, from strategy creation and execution (supplier qualification, assessment, selection, and contract award) through to implementation and contract and supplier management. * To develop working relationships across the organisation that allow the early involvement of Procurement in any external third party spend for the relevant categories, identification of procurement and organisation initiatives and development of collaborative working. * Support the delivery of innovation and cost reduction to the organisation through commercial best practice, contract assurance, supplier relationship management strategies, volume leverage, total cost management, demand challenge, process efficiency/compliance and external benchmarking of best practice. Experience : * MCIPS or equivalent qualification * Must have experience of public sector tendering and implementing new commercial relationships cross functional and organisation boundaries and a quantifiable track record of savings delivery and awareness of change implementation. * Understanding of application of leading category management practices including strategic sourcing, strategic purchasing tools, contract management and supplier management within a public sector procurement environment * Understanding of category management and evidence of category specific achievements 48887DHINDPRO

Job Title: BuyerSalary: £30,000 - £35,000Location: WorcestershireType: Permanent Portfolio Procurement are working with a leading Worcestershire based client.As an experienced Buyer, you will be responsible for raising purchasing orders whilst managing supplier partnership-based relationships. Experience: * Must have a minimum of 2 years ideally within Engineering * Working with ERP systems * Experience in building rapport, managing supplier relationships, developing, and implementing new purchasing processes * Proficiency with Microsoft Office * Excellent business skills * Must be CIPS qualified Responsibilities: * Proactive management and reporting on supplier times and performance * Working closely with Logistics teams to manage good and any discrepancies that may arise * You will be managing the inventory and efficiently reduce inventory where necessary * Installation of Kanban * Managing supplier partnership-based relationships Benefits: * Competitive salary * Annual leave * Pension plan For more information, please apply below 48868CBINDPRO

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting for an experienced Buyer for our client based in Surrey/SW London Borders. This role comes with excellent benefits including a Bonus and Hybrid working (2 days a week in Office). The Role * Sourcing products from Far East & Europe * Assist with Quality Control and Logistics (importing, customs) * Arrange and manage testing and inspections * Proactively manage costs * Utilise skills to negotiate best prices / payment terms / deals from suppliers. * Research, discuss and introduce new suppliers on a regular basis. * Provide buying support on RFPs and global projects. Experience : * Tenacious with a strong determination to succeed * Strong negotiation and influencing skills * Excellent time management and interpersonal skills. * Knowledge of European and Far East shipping & Buying processes * Excellent planning and organisational skills. * Strong IT skills with experience in using Microsoft Office 48851JEINDPRO