Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting IT Strategic Procurement Officer-Telecoms to be Reading based out.

Job Title= IT Strategic Procurement Officer-Telecoms

Location = Reading/Havant/Reading

Duration= 6 months initially

Candidates required/essential experience

• IT / Telecommunication procurement experience of at least 10 years.
• Proficient in contract knowledge and use of IT contracts including the authoring of terms.
• Excellent Stakeholder management.
• You’ll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable).
• Reportable to the Senior Category Manager, you’ll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex contracting and sourcing strategies.
• You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.
• You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities. Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you’ll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.

Your Skills and Experience

• You will have a broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context.
• You’ll have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. An understanding of standard form contracts is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle ebusiness, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial.
• Additionally, you will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations and influence people outside your sphere of responsibility. Also, you’ll understand the supply chain and how to manage it.
• A target-focused and result-driven individual, you’ll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You’ll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly developed drafting and writing ability.

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Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for Senior Contract Manager to be Scotland based out.

Job Title= Senior Contract Manager

Location = Reading/ Aberdeen

Duration= 11 months initially

The main responsibilities in this role will be:

• To manage the tender process for capital projects from issue of invitation to tender through to contract award and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. This will include management of commercial staff.
• Managing the procurement of essential work scopes, procuring at lowest cost of ownership and in accordance with the principle of efficiency and best value. This includes covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions within own area of responsibility to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.
• Development of the Procurement and Commercial strategies in line with the Capital Projects Governance requirements.
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving.
• Cost and forecast management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, Payment and expenditure management, Cost estimating.
• Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensuring that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.
• Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager in providing a world class procurement and commercial service.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and have or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial governance arrangements for the development and execution of large capital projects together with commercial, contract or cost experience in delivering projects.
• Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration
• Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC / FIDIC Contracts.

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Sanderson is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for Construction Commercial Lead to be Chester based out.

Job Title= Construction Commercial Lead

Location = Chester

Duration= 4 months initially

About the Role

• The role is based in Northwest of England (approx. 15 miles west of Chester) with occasional business travel including potential international trips
• Sector knowledge: Power & Chemical
• Discipline knowledge: Civil, Mechanical, pipework, electrical, instrumentation, access, insulation, painting within Industrial sector (power, chemical, oil, gas, etc)
• Experience 10 years plus including >5 years in a senior commercial role on major capital projects (several hundred million to over billion pounds)
• Must have experience of major EPC or EPCM contracts either client or contractor
• Ideally have working knowledge of the ICHEME form of contract
• Strong commercial background ideally client side
• Working with wider team and supporting client’s Project Director and client wide team with role including:
• Supporting client with front end development process (knowledge of FEL gates is desirable)
• Interrogating & analysing the EPCM contractors’ cost, commercial and contract submission
• Comparing costs with internal and/or external benchmarks to check value for money
• Challenge client and contractor cost including being able to demonstrate basis for challenge
• Review cost elements including people costs, EPCM contractor costs, major equipment cost, bulks material, sub-contractor cost etc
• Any cost or commercial input to change management
• Reviewing cost & commercial submissions from the contractor and providing advice and guidance to client
• Ensuring the change management process is followed by all parties
• Leading cost reviews and meeting with contractor on behalf of client
• Providing cost input to client project team and business support functions (i.e. finance)
• Ad-hoc support to client as with Client Director
• Pre-contract & Post contract knowledge including with IChemE form of contract

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Commercial Contracts Manager

• Canary Wharf (hybrid working)
• 6 month contract

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading consultancy to source an experienced Commercial Contract Manager. The successful candidate will oversee and manage contract negotiations and post contract commercial management within a large public sector programme.

Further Details;

• Experience of NEC contracts is essential.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to support creation of short term and long term strategies to maximise value and minimise risk.
• You will be focusing on supporting the delivery of continuous improvement and providing market insights.

Commercial Manager – Conflict of interest

• London – Flexible Hybrid Working
• 6 Month contract

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading consultancy to identify a Commercial Manager. The Commercial Manager will be joining a new but rapidly growing team that supports and delivers on a wide range of major public sector projects.

As the Commercial Manager you will have the opportunity to lead and deliver on high value projects whilst also leading and developing small teams of consultants with a focus on identifying and mitigating conflicts of interest across your project portfolio.

Responsibilities;

• Provide Commercial expertise in a complex customer environment.
• Lead and deliver on various projects (in a team or as a solo consultant).
• Lead on commercial governance.
• Work with clients to provide solutions to conflicts of interest.
• Managing a large number of suppliers on a range of projects addressing conflicts of interest that arise.

Experience Required;

• Previous consulting experience (2+ years)
• Large public sector project experience

If you’re interested in learning more about this position, please apply online.

Commercial Manager

Salary; £40,000 – £50,000 + Company Car

Location; Hull, York or Barrow in Furness

As a Commercial Manager, you will take charge of the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of projects or a significant single project. Your role will include overseeing the management and development of project surveyors, as well as trainee and assistant surveyors, ensuring the successful commercial execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Analysis & Negotiation: Conduct thorough analysis of proposed contract terms, recommending alternative terms where necessary to mitigate risks. Oversee the procurement process for all subcontracted works.
• Subcontract Management: Provide expert advice on the use of standard subcontract forms across all projects.
• Payment Management: Oversee the management of interim payment applications, ensuring the timely issuance of client payment certificates and receipts.
• Time Claims Management: Manage extension of time claims and coordinate with the planning department to ensure alignment.
• Commercial Briefings: Ensure all on-site team members receive a comprehensive commercial briefing.
• Record Keeping: Notify the project team of required records to substantiate additional payments, and ensure meticulous maintenance of these records.
• Variation and Claims Management: Measure, evaluate, and agree on variations, and assess formal claims issued by subcontractors.
• Subcontractor Payments: Manage subcontractor payments, issue payment notices timely, and assess interim and final accounts based on work executed and claims.
• Project Documentation: Ensure all handback documentation is completed and issued by subcontractors.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and issue accurate monthly cost forecasts and cash flow reports.
• Project Review Meetings: Attend monthly project review meetings to provide commercial insights.
• Legal and Commercial Awareness: Maintain up-to-date commercial and legal knowledge.
• Contract Variations: Manage and submit all Main Contract variations promptly.
• Team Development: Train, coach, and mentor junior commercial staff.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Negotiation & Leadership: Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to lead and motivate commercial teams.
• Commercial Strategy: Proven ability to develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize project margins.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective interactions with suppliers and clients.
• Educational Qualifications: A relevant degree (1:1 or 2:1) or HNC/HND equivalent is required.
• Experience: Significant experience in a similar role is essential.
• Professional Membership: Full membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is desirable.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Manager!

IT Procurement Manager

Up to £525 pd (Inside)

Initial 6-8 Month DRC

Swindon (One day per week)

Our client, are looking for a strong IT Procurement procurement professional to support across BAU and project based IT sourcing.

This contract would be for an initial 6-8 months, but given he volume of work there would be a good chance of having the contract extended further.

Experience:

• Excellent technical proficiency across all IT sub categories
• Collaborative worker who enjoys leading and developing small teams
• Excellent IT sourcing experience
• Experience leading IT transformation work (desirable)
• Experience in building sustainable IT supply chains (desirable)
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Strong stakeholder management abilities

We are also keen to see submissions for junior IT procurement professionals.

For more information, please reach out to [email protected]

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £27,000

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, private pension scheme, private healthcare scheme and industry leading training and development opportunities.

We are partnering with a leading Glasgow based business who were recently voted as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for.

We are looking for people with exceptional customer services skills and an interest in pursuing a career within Stock Management.

This is a full time, permanent position based in Glasgow with excellent progression and development opportunities.

Please apply online.

Thank you.

Entry Level IT Job Opportunity – Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £27,000

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, private pension scheme, private healthcare scheme and industry leading training and development opportunities.

We are partnering with a leading Glasgow based business who were recently voted as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for.

We are looking for people with exceptional customer services skills and an interest in pursuing a career within IT.

This is a full time, permanent position based in Glasgow with excellent progression and development opportunities.

Please apply online.

Thank you.

Intelligent Resource is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for Exit Planning Manager to be UK based out.

Job Title= Exit Planning Manager

Location = Remote/ Havant

Duration= 6 Months Initially

IR35 Status: Inside

Brief Approach to Supplier Transition and Exit

• Understand the contract and contractual obligations of the incumbent supplier
• Review and understand Exit Strategy under the agreement and commence planning activities accordingly
• Focus on objectives, deliverable, timings and risk management
• Incumbent supplier should prepare functional and technical overviews in-line with their contractual obligations and update documentations, process flow charts.
• All material including knowledge articles should have been updated and reviewed by client before official hand over.
• Client should draw up comprehensive deliverable and artifacts lists which must be signed off by all parties including incumbent supplier, incoming supplier and key client stakeholders to ensure the approach is understood by all parties.
• The client should validate the incumbent prepared documents and materials and prepare a backup for keeping the lights on during transition.
• Knowledge Transfer is a critical stage in the transition process, and it should (subject to agreement) include the incoming supplier with SMEs from incumbent supplier and client.
• Incoming vendor should bring in the right set of tools, framework and experienced and qualified individuals that can help assess, plan and prepare for the transition.
• Client’s engagement and lead is critical during the transition. This ensures the incumbent vendor passes on the documented and required knowledge to the incoming vendor, monitoring and take control if things are not going in the right direction.
• Record the sessions: There is no substitute to in person knowledge transfer. And even more important is to record, preferably video record, these sessions. This serves two purposes – to gain detailed understanding of the topics by going through it time and again and to enable creation of induction programs for new consultants on-boarding
• Replay sessions: Documentation of acquired knowledge and replay/presentation back to the client demonstrates the knowledge and also bring in confidence to both the client and incoming vendor.
• Common Reporting Framework: Establish common daily reporting mechanism to ensure that there is no ambiguity in status across client, incumbent and incoming vendors
• Treat Transition as an investment not as a cost: Be rest assured both the client and incoming vendor will reap benefits in the medium to long term
• Friendly, Collaborate and Flexible: Create a friendly atmosphere towards the incumbent. Demonstrate collaborative working and flexibility during the transition from the incumbent. This warmth goes a long way to extract the best out of transition from incumbent personnel

Intelligent Resource committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization.

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