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Are you a hungry sales professional with knowledge of the PPE or Safety Category? Do you want to be part of an exciting growth strategy with a PPE Brand focused on quality and durability? W Talent are partnered with Mechanix to find a Business Development Manager as the team, business and product range grows in the UK market. Mechanix is a global leader in high-performance hand protection, serving professionals across construction, energy, automotive, military, and industrial markets. With a focus on safety, innovation, and performance, the company delivers world-class PPE solutions that protect the hands that power the world. About the Role W Talent is exclusively partnered with Mechanix, a global leader in performance hand protection, to recruit a high-performing Business Development Manager for the UK region. This role will report into the Head of Sales who has a high collaborative nature and over 30 years experience in the sector. This is a remote, field-based position focused on acquiring new end-user business across a range of industrial sectors. The successful candidate will lead product trials, conduct technical consultations, and convert qualified opportunities into long-term customer relationships. This is an ideal role for a hands-on, target-driven sales professional with experience in Industrial PPE sales or a safety category, who thrives in a high-autonomy, growth-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and win new end-user accounts through proactive prospecting: cold calling, social media, site visits, referrals, and tender opportunities Qualify, manage, and convert a healthy pipeline of sales opportunities using CRM tools (Salesforce or equivalent) Conduct on-site inspections to understand client needs and run technical product trials Deliver toolbox talks and technical presentations to support product implementation Build strong, ongoing relationships with distribution partners and end-users Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform strategic positioning Represent Mechanix Wear at national and regional trade shows Collaborate internally to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction Travel regularly (approximately 60%) across the UK to meet with clients and prospects Required Experience and Skills Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales with a strong focus on new business development Proven success in the Industrial PPE sector; hand protection product knowledge highly desirable Experience conducting end-user product trials and technical site assessments Strong organisational skills and self-motivation to work independently in a field-based role Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Excellent communication and presentation skills What's on Offer Remote-first working environment with flexible autonomy Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance-related bonus Full support from a global, innovation-led brand Opportunity to play a key role in expanding Mechanix Wear's footprint across the UK & Ireland

Job Title: Service Desk & Incident Manager Location: Remote / Home-Based Salary: £35,000 £45,000 per annum Join a Leading Healthcare Software Provider Drive Service Excellence from Anywhere We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Service Desk Co-Ordinator/Incident Manager to lead and manage our customer support ticketing function. This is a fully remote role offering a competitive salary, strong benefits, and the opportunity to work with a market leader in Endoscopy reporting systems. About the Role: Reporting to the Technical Director, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of service desk tickets using Halo PSA, ensuring a prompt, efficient, and customer-focused support experience. You ll play a key role in service improvement, analytics, and team coordination directly impacting the experience of NHS and private healthcare clients. Key Responsibilities: Co-ordinate all aspects of the service desk in line with ITIL v4 standards Triage and assign tickets based on priority and category Provide technical assistance and ensure SLA compliance Maintain and enhance the Halo PSA system as system admin-(CRM) Coordinate the service desk rota and support response Analyse trends and produce reports for senior management Contribute to self-help content and customer resources Collaborate closely with the Customer Experience Team What We're Looking For: Proven experience in a service desk coordination or incident management role ITIL v4 knowledge and familiarity with Halo PSA or similar CRM systems Background in SaaS, healthcare IT, or ISO/Cyber Essentials+ environments Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Clinical or NHS support experience is a strong advantage Why Join Us? Fully remote/home-based role Meaningful work supporting NHS and private healthcare services Training and career development pathways Collaborative and supportive technical team Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of digital healthcare support.

Job Title: Service Desk & Incident Manager Location: Remote / Home-Based Salary: £35,000 £45,000 per annum Join a Leading Healthcare Software Provider Drive Service Excellence from Anywhere We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Service Desk Co-Ordinator/Incident Manager to lead and manage our customer support ticketing function. This is a fully remote role offering a competitive salary, strong benefits, and the opportunity to work with a market leader in Endoscopy reporting systems. About the Role: Reporting to the Technical Director, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of service desk tickets using Halo PSA, ensuring a prompt, efficient, and customer-focused support experience. You ll play a key role in service improvement, analytics, and team coordination directly impacting the experience of NHS and private healthcare clients. Key Responsibilities: Co-ordinate all aspects of the service desk in line with ITIL v4 standards Triage and assign tickets based on priority and category Provide technical assistance and ensure SLA compliance Maintain and enhance the Halo PSA system as system admin-(CRM) Coordinate the service desk rota and support response Analyse trends and produce reports for senior management Contribute to self-help content and customer resources Collaborate closely with the Customer Experience Team What We're Looking For: Proven experience in a service desk coordination or incident management role ITIL v4 knowledge and familiarity with Halo PSA or similar CRM systems Background in SaaS, healthcare IT, or ISO/Cyber Essentials+ environments Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Clinical or NHS support experience is a strong advantage Why Join Us? Fully remote/home-based role Meaningful work supporting NHS and private healthcare services Training and career development pathways Collaborative and supportive technical team Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of digital healthcare support.

We re working with a reputable client seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the FMCG food and drink sector , focusing on a range of retail and foodservice channels across the South East region. The business is well-established and offers a strong product portfolio combining branded and own-label ranges. This is a strategic, field-based role covering the South East region , focused on driving new business and managing key customer relationships. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a territory growth strategy targeting foodservice customers. Win new accounts and grow spend across an existing portfolio of customers Identify market opportunities and competitor activity within your region Deliver professional sales presentations and negotiate commercial agreements Collaborate with internal teams on pricing, supply, marketing, and category insight Experience: Field-based sales experience in FMCG food and drink or foodservice (B2B) Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills Results-focused, self-motivated, and able to manage your own territory effectively Based in the South East with flexibility to travel across the wider region Package & Benefits: Salary £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + bonus + company car Pension, holiday allowance, and additional benefits Supportive team culture and clear opportunities to progress

We are currently working with a global financial institution to recruit an Operational Risk Manager to support the newly created Operational Risk Management Adherence and Quality Assurance Team. This role will assist in monitoring, assessing, analyzing, and evaluating processes and data to ensure the firm's activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of Quality Assurance (QA) methodologies and governance frameworks across first and second lines of defence. You will play a key role in delivering insights that shape the firm's operational risk profile. Key Responsibilities: Support the development and maintenance of Operational Risk Management (ORM) QA methodologies and an ORM QA Operating Model. Assist in the governance and oversight of operational risk adherence and QA programs. Execute ORM QA activities and coordinate with business, regional, or risk category teams. Deliver analysis and insights from QA activities, driving remediation of identified exposures. Identify process improvements, policy gaps, and formulate procedures. Interpret data, identify inconsistencies, and make actionable recommendations. Contribute to the development of execution quality benchmarks, test scripts, and monitoring approaches. Coordinate and support testing initiatives across business and regional stakeholder groups. Essential Criteria: Minimum 2 years' experience in projects, risk, governance, compliance, control, or related areas. Experience in Quality Assurance, second line reviews, or Internal Audit is desirable. Familiarity with operational risk concepts such as RCSA, risk appetite, taxonomies, and control assessment. Basic understanding of UK financial regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify inconsistencies. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of financial industry practices and standards. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Business Development Manager required for a multi national's Foodservice brand Business Development Manager MUST have a proven track record in Field Sales and be a fantastic relationship builder ! The role is Regional and covers North London, South London and the boarder of Essex. Foodservice / Hospitality industry sales experience is ESSENTIAL The Package: 37,000 - 40,000 Performance Bonus uncapped - excellent multi bonus structure ! Mix of New Business & Account Management - You earn from both ! 25 days holiday, Health Care, Childcare Vouchers Personal Accident, Life Assurance, Car Allowance, employee Discount, The Role: "Sales Executive is responsible for the development of the general foodservice category and achievement of targets. The role involves development of new and existing customers, particularly hunting new business with the ambition to become the face of the region ! The Company: This brand are a successful, awarding winning foodservice brand that employ 4500 people across 20+ UK sites On offer is a genuine career platform with a company who care about their employees and have great culture. WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

This Junior Brand Manager role will involve supporting the development and execution of brand strategies to enhance market presence and working across the digital space including website management and social media. Client Details A real player in their category, this FMCG Food Business has a portfolio of household name brands. They are now looking for a Junior Brand Manager who has strong digital experience to join them with responsibility for two heavy hitting brands. Description You will be responsible for: Assisting in developing and implementing brand strategies to achieve business objectives. Coordinating marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. Social Media and Website management including TikTok and Instagram Monitoring market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and promotions. Analysing data and marketing performance to support decision-making Supporting budget management and ensure campaigns are delivered within financial constraints. Preparing regular reports to communicate progress and insights to stakeholders. Profile The successful candidate should have: Proven experience in digital marketing within an FMCG Business Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends effectively. Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in using marketing tools and software to support campaign activities. Job Offer A salary of up to 41,000 + benefits is on offer for the successful candidate

Business Development Manager required for a multi national's Foodservice brand based in Cornwall. Business Development Manager MUST have a proven track record in Field Sales and be a fantastic relationship builder ! The role is Regional and covers Cornwall. Foodservice / Hospitality industry sales experience is ESSENTIAL The Package: 35,000 - 40,000 Performance Bonus uncapped - excellent multi bonus structure ! Mix of New Business & Account Management - You earn from both ! 25 days holiday, Health Care, Childcare Vouchers Personal Accident, Life Assurance, Car Allowance, employee Discount, The Role: "Sales Executive is responsible for the development of the general foodservice category and achievement of targets. The role involves development of new and existing customers, particularly hunting new business with the ambition to become the face of the region ! The Company: This brand are a successful, awarding winning foodservice brand that employ 4500 people across 20+ UK sites On offer is a genuine career platform with a company who care about their employees and have great culture. WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

AIS are looking for a Business Development Manager to promote and expand the sale of the Company s products to existing and potential customers in the Fabric Maintenance Market. This is a remote-based role with requirement to travel to specific locations. Ideal candidate will have: Previous experience within sales and working within the Fabric Maintenance or Industrial Insulation market Basic knowledge in Passive Fire Protection systems The ability to demonstrate high attention to detail A confident, assertive and proactive approach to work with a can do , flexible attitude The ability to work effectively, both as part of a team and autonomously, consistently to high standards of accuracy and quality Proficiency in clear, written and verbal communication skills in English Duties include but are not limited to: Promoting the ContraFlex product range to key stakeholders from procurement, site managers, technical safety engineers, work-pack engineers and materials coordinators for the Fabric Maintenance and Industrial Contractor businesses both onshore and offshore. Promoting the ContraFlex product range to influencers and designers through to buyers and end users. Seek new potential markets for ContraFlex products, including new customers of new applications. Work with the estimating team to ensure tenders are responded to in the best manner to secure business for AIS. Prepare and execute sales action plans and strategies for groups of customers under the same FM category that manage pharmaceutical, food and beverage, oil and gas and petrochemical plants across the UK. Develop and maintain a customer database on Membrain CRM and ensure all clients are managed as required to maximise business opportunity. Schedule sales activity and client visits to maximise coverage in the most cost-effective manner. Use prospecting function on CRM to develop communications with customers and ascertain potential annual spend for ContraFlex products on each site to drive budgeting/forecasting. Develop and deliver presentations of AIS products and services to key influencers in the FM onshore/offshore marketplace. Maintain sales activity records and prepare and submit appropriate sales reports. Follow up on sales reports to ensure all actions are completed expeditiously. Monitor competitor activity and market conditions and react accordingly to improve the company s position. Monitor product development to ensure the introduction of new products or improving existing products to ensure the company s position is maximised. Sharing of customer and project information with internal AIS teams for other product ranges such as ContraBlast, ContraFlame and ContraTherm. Build internal relationships to ensure smooth handover of projects and execution to meet required customer deadlines.

Are you an experienced IT procurement professional ready to lead on high-impact, future-focused projects? This is an opportunity for a dynamic IT Category Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategic sourcing and supplier management across a diverse and evolving IT landscape including AI, digital transformation, and cloud technologies. What You'll Be Doing Leading tenders and supplier negotiations to deliver value for money and strategic outcomes. Developing sourcing strategies for new projects and renewals. Managing supplier relationships and performance through KPIs and dashboards. Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and sustainability goals. Supporting commercial bids and income/grant-funded projects. What We're Looking For Proven experience in IT category management, ideally within cross-functional teams. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Excellent negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills. CIPS Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience. You'll play a key role in shaping innovative procurement strategies and leading exciting projects that drive digital transformation. This is your chance to work in a collaborative, commercially focused environment where your expertise will make a real impact. This opportunity is offering a hybrid working model and a salary of 55,000. If you're looking to take the next step in your procurement career and want to work on meaningful, future-focused projects, please get in touch today!

Position: Business Development Manager Job Description: Arrow's Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) business is a global technology enablement company that brings innovative IT solutions to the market to solve complex business challenges. We deliver value-added distribution, business consulting, and channel enablement services to the world's leading technology manufacturers and their channel partners that serve commercial and government markets. Find more information about us on our page: (url removed)/globalecs/ And watching the following Arrow Corporate Video - YouTube Business Development Manager Arrow's Enterprise Computing Solutions is looking for a Business Development Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for the management of the Distribution Managed & New client accounts as a part of one of our F5 vendor team. Your role will involve continuous relationship development between the business area, regional teams, and the vendors to ensure trust and support of business objectives. You will report to the Business Sector Manager and be a part of a fun, diverse team. What will you be doing at Arrow ECS? You will be responsible for developing, managing, and creating the relationship between Arrow Global services and potential customers. Identify and generate new business leads and develop detailed business plans with key strategic growth partners to achieve on quarterly revenue targets and objectives. Identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products, and services. Facilitate the generation of business opportunities for the designated vendor by leveraging strategic channel partners. Implement comprehensive promotional strategies focused on the promotion of F5 solutions, aligning closely with established business plans to ensure seamless execution and maximal impact. Plan and oversee new business initiatives. Research organizations and key stakeholders to find new opportunities. Find and develop new markets and improve sales by leveraging Arrow's Portfolio of services. Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events. Develop quotes and proposals for clients. Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met. What are we looking for? At least 3 years of experience in a similar position within customer service, sales and/or business development within a relevant sector. Building and developing strategic business relationships. Demonstrated experience proactively winning new business and closing high revenue deals. You are a cross-collaborator, able to run upsell campaigns, expanding market share with key partners to deliver on Vendor strategy, and running sales enablement events. Ability to create professional business materials and presentations to speak in front of customers and partners Strong knowledge of the market, and a good understanding of the added value that a distributor provides to the channel. Effective communication with people at all levels. Fluency in English. What is in it for you? Competitive and attractive employee compensation package - salary consists of base and variable compensation. Benefits: People Points, Tastecards, CanadaLife - Life Works, Ride2Work, Gymflex Reliable & trusting work environment. Cooperative team with flat structures and communication. Professional and personal development. Do you see yourself as our future colleague? If yes - send us your application. Arrow is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment by providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Location: UK-Newmarket, United Kingdom (Fordham Rd) Time Type: Full time Job Category: Sales

Raw Material Technologist - Bo'ness (FTC- Mat cover min 1 year) We rise to challenges together Monday-Friday 8:30-17:00 Yearly salary: £32550 Highly competitive reward package including life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform Fully site based Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it's exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together. What we do. This particular role is based at our Bakkavor Salads Bo'ness site, which employs over 1,000 people and produces food-to-go salads and salad accompaniments to a number of customers. It is located 3.5 miles from Linlithgow and 8 miles to Falkirk. About the role. In this busy and exciting role, your key focus will be to complete food safety risk assessments and specifications for raw materials entering the business. Working cross-functionally to ensure all new raw materials are sourced and purchased from approved suppliers and to acceptable specifications. Reporting to the RAW Materials Manager, your role will involve working closely with Group Central Technical, Specification, NPD, Buying, Process and Quality departments. Accountabilities: Complete food safety risk assessments for raw materials and liaise with suppliers to capture all relevant information Carry out ongoing assessment of ingredients to ensure suitability and compliance Ensure all raw materials have an approved and active specification on our insight system Generate, maintain, and update relevant raw material systems and databases - liaising with Operations, Technical, Buying and NPD as appropriate Work closely with manager to ensure that all suppliers either existing to the business or a new supplier/material to be introduced into the business has full/current approval status Participate in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical Ensure that all information held centrally on supplier approval is reflective of the factories supply base and risk assessment outcome Escalate appropriately internally / externally if discrepancies are found Assist in the capture of information and co-ordination of responses in the event of a food safety alert. Assess suitability of materials against retailer's codes of practice Open communication with the procurement, technical and operational teams - where products fall outside the specification into the reject category About you. Drive and enthusiasm in all aspects of the technical role. Be able to work effectively within a team environment and also on own initiative Be computer literate and conversant in Word, Excel and Access packages and be able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations Have a flexible approach to the role and the hours required as dictated by the business needs Be an effective communicator (written and oral) at all levels of management and with both internal and external customers / suppliers What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 34 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an IT Procurement Manager to join their IT team. This role can be done remotely but may require travel for meetings to our head office in Letchworth Garden City, or to other locations as needed, according to business needs. This is a fixed term contract role (9 to 12 months FTC). The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective asset and licensing management within the organization. You will be involved in strategic planning, negotiation, and coordination to ensure that Willmott Dixon acquires the necessary goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The IT Procurement Manager will ensure that Willmott Dixon realises value from their partners and suppliers' relationships, including Licence Solution Partners and other software resellers. You will also be responsible for defining and implementing internal compliance activities and reviews and responding to and managing vendor audits. Some of the duties / responsibilities within the role will include: Providing procurement and contractual support to the organisation through the end-to-end management of the procurement process. Reviewing spend, identifying areas for cost savings, internal process improvements and improved supplier performance. Reviewing and negotiating optimum commercial terms for Willmott Dixon. Defining and implementing guidelines and procedures for ensuring compliance and governance for contracts and assets. Analysing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvements and cost optimisation. Ensuring that the best possible prices are negotiated for IT equipment and licences using supplier benchmarking activities. Leading and managing tendering and RFP processes for large contracts and conducting partner and supplier contract reviews, renewals and terminations. Ensuring effective contract management and identifying and managing risks that may arise through the operation of the contract. Ensuring that accurate records are kept for all contracts and assets, providing regular reports with metrics and central repository for all documentation. Essential criteria Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier relationship management, asset management Experience of compliance ensuring regulations and industry standards are followed. Budget & financial management Excellent negotiation skills and commitment to sustainable practices Strong team leadership and development Ability to analyse data and trends to drive improvements and cost reduction. Knowledge of ITIL framework Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable criteria Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) Prince 2 Foundation HAM and SAM Practitioner Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Raw Material Technologist We drive our own success. Competive salary On site staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more. Bakkavor Meals London - Park Royal (Cumberland site) Fully Site based Monday - Friday 8.30am -5pm Permanent role Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing, and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realize their potential, and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people. About the role. In this busy and exciting role, your key focus will be to complete food safety risk assessments and specifications for raw materials entering the business. Working cross-functionally to ensure all new raw materials are sourced and purchased from approved suppliers and to acceptable specifications. Reporting to the RAW Materials Manager, your role will involve working closely with Group Central Technical, Specification, NPD, Buying, Process and Quality departments. Accountabilities: Complete food safety risk assessments for raw materials and liaise with suppliers to capture all relevant information Carry out ongoing assessment of ingredients to ensure suitability and compliance Ensure all raw materials have an approved and active specification on our insight system Generate, maintain, and update relevant raw material systems and databases - liaising with Operations, Technical, Buying and NPD as appropriate Work closely with manager to ensure that all suppliers either existing to the business or a new supplier/material to be introduced into the business has full/current approval status Participate in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical Ensure that all information held centrally on supplier approval is reflective of the factories supply base and risk assessment outcome Escalate appropriately internally / externally if discrepancies are found Assist in the capture of information and co-ordination of responses in the event of a food safety alert. Assess suitability of materials against retailer's codes of practice Open communication with the procurement, technical and operational teams - where products fall outside the specification into the reject category About you. Drive and enthusiasm in all aspects of the technical role. Be able to work effectively within a team environment and also on own initiative Be computer literate and conversant in Word, Excel and Access packages and be able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations Have a flexible approach to the role and the hours required as dictated by the business needs Be an effective communicator (written and oral) at all levels of management and with both internal and external customers / suppliers What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.

Solution Architect- Sourcing and Procurement Operations Location: UK wide Competitive Salary and Package (dependent on experience) Career Level: Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of sourcing and procurement services. You'll work on opportunities with colleagues to build compelling and innovative procurement solutions using the latest technologies, digital tools and assets to help our clients get to the next level. If you're also looking to take your own career to the next level, working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our European team, you'll be working with market leading capabilities and cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. As a Solution Architect Senior Manager, you will: Build solutions specific to our clients, combining the best human and machine capabilities across a variety of industries, geographies and business models; Work with our Sales, Delivery and Technology teams to build compelling propositions and maximise value for our clients Work in a team of likeminded individuals, helping to share your experience to develop the next generation of Solution Architects Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Domain expertise in either or both of Sourcing and Category Management and Procure to Pay Experience in a solution, sales, account management or delivery role Commercial awareness and negotiation Robust analytical skills to interrogate and make sense of incomplete data from multiple sources Set yourself apart: Story telling - the ability to articulate a clear value proposition behind your solutions Project management skills Leading virtual teams What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 569,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at .

Role: Procurement Category Manager, IT Location: London Career level: 7 Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package (dependent on experience) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Business Process Servicesprofessionals work on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology. They may provide technology services, such as application management, infrastructure management and systems integration, or they may deliver business process services, including finance and accounting, procurement and human resources. Depending on the role, Business Process Services professionals may be based at a client's office or in one of Accenture's 50 delivery centers around the world. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. As a Category Manager you will: The Procurement Category Manager will utilize their deep Information Technology sourcing and supplier management experience to help our customers drive tangible results. In this capacity, you will work directly with an Accenture customer/s with responsibility for delivering category management services including, but not limited to, strategic sourcing, client stakeholder management, supplier performance management, and continuous cost and performance improvement. Additionally, you will develop and provide oversight for the execution of IT/Telecom sourcing strategies that support each customer's business goals while achieving optimal pricing, quality and service levels. Design and implement cost savings projects across multiple IT/Telecom sub-categories including Laptop/Desktop Hardware, Intel-level Servers, Mid-range Hardware, Storage, Telecom Hardware, Shrink Wrap Software, Application Software, Long Distance Voice-Data, and Wireless Services Engage with clients senior management team members to drive strategic initiatives and communicate progress Develop broad network of strong client stakeholder relationships, particularly in Real Estate/Facilities Management function, to facilitate delivery of services and achievement of contractual requirements (savings targets, SLAs) Conduct opportunity assessments across IT/Telecom spend subcategories to establish annual category strategies inclusive of sourcing wave plans that support overall savings target achievement Provide oversight and program management to ensure efficient delivery of a portfolio of strategic sourcing projects Work collaboratively with suppliers and customer stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost and performance improvement strategies Identify and resolve strategic supplier performance issues to ensure customer satisfaction Measure and manage suppliers/service providers' performance relative to contracted service levels. Conduct/ leverage supply-market research to develop and share market insights with clients and within Accenture Delegate work appropriately, coach and develop team members in their performance and professional development Identify opportunities to develop repeatable processes and automate work Further advance program and senior client relationship management skills Grow IT/Telecom category knowledge to expert levels, creating growth opportunities for self, team and company Lead all associated delivery team members to achieve target results and customer satisfaction Contribute to IT/Telecom Practice value proposition through collateral development and input into tools/applications Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Bachelor's Degree Extensive experience in a category management, procurement, and/or supply chain function Experience of multiple IT/Telecom categories, including: Laptop/Desktop Hardware, Intel-level Servers, Mid-range Hardware, Storage, Telecom Hardware, Shrink Wrap Software, Application Software, Long Distance Voice-Data, and Wireless Services Extensive experience in a client facing role Demonstrated ability to manage the successful creation and execution of a strategy, operating budget and staffing plan to support customer and company goals Strong ability to effectively lead in a matrix organizational structure working with multiple internal clients Ability to adapt to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders or customers that have resulted in high customer satisfaction Proven ability to drive transformational change Solid people development skills Excellent communication, organization/time management and problem solving skills Well-developed, solution-oriented selling skills Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment Set yourself apart: Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline (business/finance/economics/engineering/ mathematics) or equivalent Post-Graduate degree preferred Ability to effectively lead formal strategic sourcing efforts related to IT/Telecom and services Ability to interface with customers and suppliers via strong written and verbal communications skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Formal training and/or experience in strategic sourcing Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 674,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. 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