Procurement Manager

Talent Acquisition Category (Essential Experience for Consideration)

Remote

6m DRC – Up to £500pd.

We are working with a leading global consultancy who are looking for interim support in the talent acquisition space to help them gain top talent and also identify firms to work with in partnership on client projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sourcing initiatives for the talent acquisition and HR category.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations globally
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk management frameworks
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple regions

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong procurement experience in the HR or TA category.
• Proven background in a fast paced procurement environment at a large matrix organisation.
• Expertise in global sourcing and supplier management
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced setting

For more information, please apply below.

Bid Manager

Up to £90 per hour

Remote (Ad Hoc travel to regional offices)

Freelance/Part time.

Our client, a large multinational are seeking a Bid Manager to support them on a interim basis while they hire a new permanent member of staff. This role is more aligned to freelance/part time work, would not have set hours and would be an ideal interim assignment for someone who requires a highly flexible working arrangement.

The Job:

In this role, you would have sole responsibility of the full bid process. Delivering compelling, compliant and complete proposals to customers both existing and potential. In this role you will work with agile global teams working on both fast turnaround bids with high levels of uncertainty as well as well-structured long-term and high value procurement’s that require a full bid management process.

Responsibilities:

• To win profitable, executable new business and ensure smooth handover to implementation team
• Lead a matrix team of SMEs over a number of locations
• Monitor selected portals through which opportunities become available
• Prepare and implement a bid management plan for every bid, managing the bid process effectively
• Contribute to financial modelling and commercial input bids
• Monitor, review and prioritise work schedules with matrix team
• Drive forward innovation and efficiencies in the e2e Bid Management process

Must Have Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of formal bid management methodologies
• Proven track record of successful bid management experience including submission of successful business winning proposals
• Experience of delivering bids for government /related agencies ranging in value upto 7 figures
• Experience of financial management
• Experience of leadership of multi-disciplined and matrixed teams.

Desired Experineces:

• Familiarity with EU Procurement Law
• Proven practical application of risk management
• Current Bid/Programme Management related qualification

For more information, apply below.

Oracle Cloud Training Consultant

• 6 month initial contract
• Hybrid working out of Leeds
• Up to c£500 (via umbrella)

Sanderson have partnered with a public sector organisation to identify a an experienced Oracle Guided Learning Trainer to support a major Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation. This role is ideal for an L&D professional with expertise in digital adoption, user enablement, and enterprise training. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging Oracle Cloud training programs

What we are looking for;

• Learning & Development / Training experience
• OGL /Oracle Guided Learning experience
• Proven ability to design & deliver targeted training
• Provide skill/knowledge transfer

If this is of interest please apply online with your updated CV attached.

Deputy Company Secretary

£650 – £700 Inside via Umbrella

Hybrid – 2 days per week on site in Edinburgh

3-6 Months initially

6 x Direct Reports

I have a requirement for an Insurance client who’re looking for a Deputy Company Secretary on an interim basis to help the group fulfil its business aims and to meet specified regulatory requirements. This role will require supporting the Company Secretary, General Counsel and the Boards/Committees in ensuring good governance, compliance as well as all other legal and regulatory regimes.

Skills / Experience

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with all levels of the business up to and including the Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a team.
• Knowledge of life and pensions industry.
• Relevant Company Secretariat qualifications or working towards.

HR Consultant

• 2 month initial contract
• Remote working (occasional travel to London, Manchester & Bristol)
• c£300.00 per day (inside IR35)

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading consultancy to identify a HR Consultant to support one of their public sector clients on a handful of projects.

This person would be responsible for;

• Process Mapping & Optimisation
• Standardisation of HR processes across various clients

The ideal candidate would have a background working within the public sector within a HR function or as a consultant.

Company Secretary – Insurance

• £80,000 – £95,000
• Largely Remote with some travel to Central London (Build relationships, meetings etc).
• There are options for more flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Company Secretary – Insurance

I am looking for an experienced Company Secretary to join an Insurance (Commercial and Speciality lines) client of ours as they continue to grow their UK operations. The successful candidate will have extensive Cosec experience and have a strong understanding of the Insurance market. This is a really exciting position for the right candidate and a chance to make the role your own as this is their first permanent hire for a Company Secretary.

Skills / Experience

• Experience working in the Insurance market (Essential).
• Responsibility for all Board and Shareholder meeting processes.
• Take ownership and maintenance of company registers.
• Knowledge of UK Company law and FRS Corporate Governance Code
• Work closely with the CEO, CRO and Chair(s) to co-ordinate, finalise and circulate Board agendas

Procurement Manager

City of London (Hybrid)

6m DRC

Up to £600 – 700 pd.

We are supporting one of our London Market Insurance clients through some M&A activity who are looking for a Procurement Manager to support with the merger of two procurement functions following acquisition.

In this stand alone role, you will lead BAU procurement activity while also supporting the transfer/termination of contracts for our client as they seek closer partnership with their sister company.

While their will be strategic aspects to the role, a large part will be operationally focused with a need to gather purchase orders from across the business in order to understand what contracts need to be kept, novated or terminated.

Key Experiences:

• Extensive experience leading strategic sourcing with a focus on technology procurement.
• Exceptional commercial and stakeholder management skills and proven track record of building strong internal business relationships
• A proven track record of delivering Category Management within a demanding, fast paced environment
• Highly adept in managing vendor relationships
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive value.
• Experience working on Merger and Acquisitions projects within a procurement setting.
• A self starter and proactive attitude with an ability to operate in a largely autonomous role.
• Financial services experience.
• MCIPS or CIPs qualifications.

For more information, please apply below.

Procurement Manager

Cardiff / Reading (Hybrid)

6m DRC

Up to £650 pd.

Our client, a leading financial services firm are seeking a IT procurement manager to come and support them on an interim basis. This will be an initial 6 month contract with the possibility of extension.

In this standalone role, you would be the face of procurement to one arm of their business. It requires a highly skilled Procurement professional, able to operate autonomously, build relations across the Senior Leadership Team, and deliver on strategic sourcing across a range of categories, but with a technology focus.

Key Experience:

• Extensive experience leading technology strategic sourcing
• Commercial and stakeholder management skills and proven track record of building strong internal business relationships
• A proven track record of delivering Category Management within a demanding, fast paced environment
• Leading and managing sourcing processes
• Developing and negotiating agreements
• Experience mitigating and managing risk throughout the procurement life cycle.

For more information, please apply.

Procurement Specialist
6m DRC
Up to £400 pd.
Gloucestershire based office (Hybrid)

Our client are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support the Category Manager on a interim basis. You will provide operational support through the end to end sourcing process of Software contracts, including:

• Identifying sourcing opportunities
• Executing negotiation strategies
• Delivering cost reduction
• Work with stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives, governance and category strategies.

Key Skills and Experiences:

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management
• Experience of vendor risk management processes
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to support and execute negotiations that deliver measurable value.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a category management framework.

Key Experiences:

• At least three years experience in a procurement role.
• CIPS or other relevant procurement certification (Desirable)
• Financial Services experience (Desirable)
• Experience in Software or technology procurement (Desirable)

For more information, please apply.

Pay Rate: £450 – £550 a day Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Length: 4 Months initially

Location: Ideally Bristol, could be remote

Industry: Financial Services

We’re looking for a proactive and strategic communicator to lead the strategy and delivery of communications within their Data Management Culture Programme. This role is all about shaping behaviours and mitigating key risks in AI, Data Quality, and Data Privacy.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Lead on the discovery, design and delivery of communications for the Data Management Culture and Literacy Programme – understanding the key risk areas to the business, and behaviours that need to be driven. Particularly around AI and Data, Data Quality and Data Privacy
• Work closely with the Head of Data Management and Change Teams to ensure alignment with the project and message
• Translate complex data topics into clear, engaging communications for a varied internal audience
• Measure impact and engagement

Experience Required:

• Experience delivering communications in a similar project around data topics
• Proven specialist experience in an internal communications and change communications capacity
• Experience within a highly regulated or financial services environment

If this role is of interest, please apply below or send your CV to [email protected]