West London, London | Permanent

£50000 - £65000 per annum + up to 10% Bonus

Sellick Partnership are exclusively recruiting for a Client Services Manager to join a well-established organisation based in the West London area. The purpose of the Client Services Manager is to be the primary point of contact for all service related matters for assigned clients, managing the interface between suppliers and clients effectively. You will offer expert advice and unique solutions to achieve the best outcomes, working closely with the Procurement Operations team to deliver client satisfaction. Duties of the Client Services Manager include: Accountability for the end to end service and meeting the strategic needs of assigned clients in line with contractual arrangements Working with assigned clients to: develop better relationships achieve organisational objectives and value develop effective sourcing events identify capable suppliers and supplier development to meet client needs support through the sourcing / competition process post tender contract management and delivery assurance Ensuring regular client communication and reporting Ensure an in-depth understanding of assigned strategic clients current and future needs Providing category and procurement expertise The suitable candidate will have the following: A sound understanding of modern procurement practices, primarily within the Public Sector, and an ability to use this experience and knowledge Knowledge of eSourcing and tendering solutions Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of seniority Commercially aware and a competent negotiator An expert in their category Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen; analytical and numerate Ability to prioritise multiple projects whilst maintaining client commitments in a fast-paced environment Ability to make decisions, problem-solve and take a pro-active approach Drive and self-motivation with a focused, engaging and positive attitude If you are interested in the above position and feel your experience matches the criteria please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Alex Rowland. *Initial telephone Interviews will be taking place end of June* Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice https://www.sellickpartnership.co.uk/data-processing-notice

Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire | Permanent

£37000 - £44000 per annum + Public Sector Pension

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a permanent Senior Category Manager for an NHS organisation in the West Midlands. On the 1st July 2019 University Hospital of North Midlands and the Royal Wolverhampton Trust Procurement teams are integrating to deliver Procurement Services and are looking for some additional support. This is an exciting opportunity to join the UHNM Supplies and Procurement Department which is recognised as one of the leading Procurement organisations in the NHS and wider Public Sector which is demonstrated by the receipt of 27 local and National awards in the last seven years. The Department also leads on and supports a number of National initiatives on behalf of the Department of Health. Examples of this include the Trusts own Supplier re-engagement, Zero inflation policy programmes and the Department of Health Peer Review. Specific areas of responsibility for the Senior Category Manager include, but are not limited to: Managing a team portfolio and team within Strategic Procurement across 3 NHS Trusts Supporting the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager in delivery of the Procurement strategy Supporting on specific commercial projects Management of Staff Supporting the department on satisfying the national Model Hospital, Lord Carter and PPIB performance requirements and data returns Ensuring compliance with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Official Journal of the European Union regulations Essential knowledge, skills and experience required for the Senior Category Manager Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills Having a "can do attitude" Excellent interpersonal skills Team player Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards level 6 Public sector experience is desirable but not essential. If you feel your experience matches the above criteria and are interested in this role, please send your CV to Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership or give me a call for a confidential chat. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultant boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you.

London, England | Permanent

£70000 - £80000 per annum

Sellick Partnership have been tasked to recruiting a Head of Category Management for a successful and growing Public Sector organisation based in London and the East Midlands. Following on from a recent merger, the current workload has further developed and this is a new & crucial role in the organisation. This role gives the successful applicant the chance to add real value to the existing team at a crucial time in their immediate future. Key responsibilities of the Head of Category Management: Develop, motivate and manage the Category Managers and Specialists across a diverse spend portfolio Develop and lead a strategic sourcing programme for all categories Taking lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key markets Manage expenditure & identify and deliver significant improvement in value for money and customer satisfaction Ensure a detailed understanding of the expenditure within each category (specifically in regards to the suppliers, the products and services) Overall monitoring of supplier and company performance, and consistently seeking ways to optimise new & existing contracts Support and drive the strategic direction of the organisation via communication with Senior Staff Support the Director of Procurement to create organisational excellence in procurement and purchasing The successful Head of Category Management will: Be MCIPS qualified Have significant senior, commercial procurement experience (construction/property advantageous) Have significant experience in liaising with senior and difficult stakeholders Have substantial knowledge and experience of procurement policy and practice, including relevant legislations (OJEU, etc) Be an outstanding leader with the ability to motivate and drive success throughout an organisation Be willing and able to travel in between separate sites on a weekly basis This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to make a huge impact on an already successful team, and really lay down a marker within this new role. You will be joining the organisation at a crucial and exciting time, with further growth and development on the horizon. If you feel your experience matches the above criteria and are interested in this role, please send your CV to Liam Cox at Sellick Partnership or give me a call for a confidential chat. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South East England, England | Permanent

£80000 - £90000 per annum + pension, bonus scheme, mileage

Sellick Partnership are recruiting for a Procurement Client Services Director for a well-established and growing organisation in the South East. This company are supply chain specialists, and they provide a single supplier solution for consultancy and specialist professional service suppliers to procurement in the Public Sector. Alongside this, they are also the delivery partner of the neutral vendor framework You will be leading a team of regional Client Service Managers in the South East, who are accountable for the successful engagement and delivery of procurement services activity for all Clients and playing a crucial part in both immediate and future success. Key responsibilities of the Client Services Director: Strategic account management of key customers and contracts Identification and development of strategic client and supplier relationships and opportunities to support business growth Provision of regional operational and service delivery oversight and quality assurance for major projects Implementing and managing procurement category strategies Implementing and managing commercial solutions aligned to organisational strategies Senior stakeholder management and engagement Identifying new opportunities for the organisation within the South East and further developing the brand The successful Client Services Director will: Have proven senior Public Sector procurement experience Be able to prepare, implement and deliver procurement/category strategies Have an awareness and understanding of the whole life cycle of procurement, contract and relationship management Have excellent negotiation skills On offer: Highly competitive salary Generous annual leave + statutory holidays (rising with length of service) Excellent bonus scheme Mileage for travel Continued progression and outstanding development opportunities This truly is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that are on the rise. There are very exciting times ahead, and gives the successful applicant the chance to play a crucial part in immediate and continued success. This particular role would suit a Head/Director of Procurement looking for a new challenge within the Public Sector, or an ambitious senior Procurement professional keen to make their mark in a new organisation. If you feel your experience matches the above or are keen to find out more, please get in touch with Liam Cox at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear | Permanent

£30000 - £35000 per annum

Sellick Partnership are recruiting for a Senior Procurement Specialist on a permanant basis for an organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is an exiting time to join this award winning organisation as they are going through a period of rapid expansion. The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for the complete sourcing event. This includes the tendering process, project management and tracking of supplier delivery, maintenance of accurate project documentation, through to completion. The role holder will have allocated projects within a sector or category and will building trusting relationships within these groups. Data quality and project discipline are critical to the delivery of a successful project. The Senior Procurement Specialist would lead on higher value projects or those from high profile clients, including complex mini-competitions. Responsibilities: Responsible for the end the end tendering process, including: reviewing and developing client specifications, identifying suitable suppliers, driving mini competitions, and running sourcing events against specific client requirements and measures. Specifically, the Senior Procurement Specialist would lead higher value projects or those for high profile clients. Supplier and client negotiation, including of contracts, and improving prices and terms of business with suppliers Production of work orders against sourcing events, ensuring high quality and accurate documentation is in place and is completed in line with supplier proposal. Sign off on work orders up to the value of £25,000 Tracking delivery of projects through milestones, approval of highlight reports within KPI, to completion against KPI's and project performance measures Manage the Change Control process within a project to ensure it is still meeting client requirements and spend is governed Good discipline with project management: Ensure all project documentation is up to date and held in SharePoint, including proposals, CCN's, work orders, and important e-mails. Ensure offline trackers are maintained. Reviewing expired projects and ensure the status is up to date Offer guidance and coaching to team members Act up in the absence of Procurement Operations Team Leader Responsible (as allocated) supplier management process, including inbox management, supplier registration within agreed KPI's. Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance Ensures all inboxes (both personal and shared) are maintained and cleared in-line with timescales Delivery of all data management tasks within agreed KPI's Delivery of specific projects as allocated Conduct research across professional services categories and markets; evaluate, recruit and accredit new suppliers to increase the capacity and capability of our supply chain Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Client Services and Finance Operations) to ensure any concerns are highlighted that may impact the client or supplier experience Skills/ Experinece: Knowledge of eSourcing and tendering solutions Good knowledge of modern procurement practices; strong analytical and communication skills and works well within a team Demonstrable category and sourcing experience within a private or public sector organisation Commercially aware and a competent negotiator Professional approach; natural relationship builder Ability to prioritise multiple projects whilst maintaining client commitments in a fast-paced environment A self-starter; highly motivated, results driven and with excellent attention to detail Methodical approach to project management with attention to detail Desirable: Broad understanding of local or central government department, health authority, or education establishments If you are interested in this Senior Procurement Specialist opportunity then please submit your CV below. If you would like more information, please contact Adam Burgess at Sellick Partnership's Newcastle office. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.