SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER SSE is one of the largest and most diverse energy companies in the UK with around 10 million customers and over 20,000 employees. The Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function was established to deliver closer management and collaboration of suppliers in order to deliver increased value and cost reduction from those suppliers whose influence spans across several segments of our business. This function is responsible for forging closer relationships with our top tier one suppliers through a structured process and working closely with the broader Procurement teams and business stakeholders. You'll work with and recommend improvements to the SRM processes for identification of target suppliers and be responsible for the planning, engagement and execution of SRM plans. You'll develop communication matrices and relationship road maps with target suppliers and work with between 6 and 12 tier one suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver bottom-line cost reductions. Working in... (more job details)

Business Development Manager Electronics Cambridgeshire £40 - 60,000 plus bonus A Business Development Manager with sales exp is required by our client, an electronic design and development company, based in Cambridge. We are looking for an excellent sales/business development professional to sell our innovative technology services to product managers and technical directors of major companies. The role will report to the Sales and Marketing Director. Your responsibilities will be to: Seek out new business leads through networking at industry events and tradeshows, working your existing contacts and cold calling Follow up opportunities by developing proposals and closing sales Interact effectively with other internal departments, especially the technical teams, when engaging with client and when handing over projects for execution. Keep abreast of issues affecting the markets Experience: To be successful in this role you will a sound knowledge of, and a successful track record selling consulting services in, a wireless... (more job details)

Business Development Manager to join a very successful company specializing in electrical-mechanical instrumentation. Looking for a strong, client facing, sales focused Business Development Manager who can support existing product line and assist with NPI. Role will require global travel around 30/40% of the time to Asia, Europe and Americas. The role would suit someone with a background or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Electrical and Electronics or similar discipline. The successful Business Development Manager must have:- Minimum 6yrs commercial experience Have worked in a high-tech instrumentation or in a technology-led arena Ability to become a product expert and manage a wide product range Proven experience of planning, marketing and sales delivery Excellent written and verbal communication Excellent customer facing skills First class presentation abilities Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Electrical and Electronics or similar discipline This role requires a flexible Business Development Manager who is not... (more job details)

Manufacturing Development Manager (MAS) Department: Business Growth Services, Government and Infrastructure Advisory (GIA) Location: London My client is one of the world's leading organizations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. They have offices across 100 countries and they are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. Through empowered client service teams, approachable partners and shorter decision-making chains, they provide a wider point of view and operate in a way that's as fast and agile as their clients. The real benefit for dynamic organizations is more meaningful and forward-looking advice that can help to unlock their potential for growth. We are seeking a Manufacturing Development Manager (MAS) to join their team. MAS is a national programme of the Department Of Business, Innovation & Skills to support As the Manufacturing Development Manager (MAS), your primary responsibility will be to engage manufacturers... (more job details)

Software Development Manager/Software Manager/Technical Lead/Team Leader/Embedded Software Manager to work for a global company based in Surrey. This is a superb opportunity for someone looking to play a role in developing some cutting edge exciting software but also to develop a team of Embedded engineers. Software Development Manager/Software Manager/Technical Lead/Team Leader/Embedded Software Manager to work with cutting edge products on a range of projects from global to local and opportunities to build teams of developers within a product based device orientated engineering environment. Software Development Manager/Software Manager/Technical Lead/Team Leader/Embedded Software Manager to be responsible for managing the software engineering department with duties for responsibilities including recruitment, technical improvements, development and test of products, design specifications, client interaction, line management. Software Development Manager/Software Manager/Technical Lead/Team Leader/Embedded Software Manager to work in a growing company with great prospects for the rest of 2012. Aerotek is a division of Allegis Group Ltd. Allegis... (more job details)

Supply Chain Manager - Supplier Relationships - DV Cleared We currently have a requirement for a Supply Chain Manager to work in the area of Gloucestershire on a permanent basis. We are ideally looking for someone who holds a current DV Clearance, but the client may be willing to sponsor a DV for the ideal candidate. Role Description Candidate will provide subject matter advice and guidance and be responsible for leading all aspects of Supplier Relationship Management and new supply chain opportunities within the programme. Flexibility and organisation are critical traits for the successful candidate, as the position calls for a broad spectrum of skills. Candidate will interface with suppliers, programme management leads, senior leadership and act as an external spokesperson for the organisation. Candidate should be considered an expert in supplier relationship management and will support programme technical personnel as the escalation point for supply chain management issues. Responsible... (more job details)

Our Private Healthcare client is a global market leader in their field. They are undergoing a period of transformation across Europe and require a proven Applications Development Manager to join their Northampton office and drive this change in the UK. Working closely with the European CIO and UK CFO, you will be responsible for reviewing the current system landscape and understanding the business stakeholders key requirements. As such you must have deep experience in both data and system architecture complimented by a strong business analysis and project management track record. This is a business facing role and as such, you will excel in managing challenging business stakeholders both locally and internationally. Relationship management is paramount to the success of this role and subsequently the programme. You must be credible at board level and have excellent leadership and management credentials. Our ideal candidate will have a background in applications development inc... (more job details)

Boost your Career with an Expanding Multinational Electrical Manufacturer $100,000 to $135,000 plus Super, Car, Commissions & Benefits Service Utilities and Industrial Market with World Recognised Product The Company With a strong reputation across the electrical industry for quality and an excellent range of Protection and Control products and services, this global electrical manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager for their Protection and Control product range. As the manufacturer of these products this company will mentor and train the Business Development Manager into an expert of Protection and Control in products and application. The Role Due to planned expansion an opportunity has become available for a new Western Australian Business Development Manager to join their team based in Perth. The responsibilities of the role include: Building strong relationships with clients across the Utilities, Mining, Water, Oil and Gas and Transport industries Selling in and specifying a range of protection... (more job details)

Primary Responsibilities The primary job functions are to: - Manage a sales process, methodology and structure for Pilot Plant Services in Oil Sands. - Work collaboratively with Pilot Plant Operations and Technical Team to provide Sales and Business Development for Pilot Plant. - Develop value add services and utilization for all areas of the pilot plant operation while meeting client's satisfaction. - Responsible for developing and implementing new business opportunities and revenue growth for SGS Oil Sands pilot Plant in existing or new markets and maintains a high profile in the industry for SGS. - Translate the maximum possible number of opportunities and inquiries into projects. Reporting to Manager, Minerals Services, SGS Oil Sands Specific responsibilities Drive the development of a successful sales system - Develop strategies for establishing partnerships and business relationships to market products and services in line with SGS strategic objectives. - Update the corporate CRM system... (more job details)

Wer wir sind Die IMO Carwash Group ist das weltgrößte Autowaschunternehmen mit ca. 900 Anlagen in 11 Ländern und über 33 Millionen Fahrzeugwäschen pro Jahr. Wir betreiben maschinelle Autowaschanlagen in ganz Europa. Alle Anlagen bieten eine hohe Qualität, Schnelligkeit und einen sehr guten Service durch unsere Partner vor Ort. Die IMO Carwash Group befindet sich weiterhin auf europaweiten Expansionskurs und investiert in die Netzerweiterung. Aus diesem Grund benötigen wir Verstärkung im Team durch eine/n Group Development Manager/in Eine interessante Herausforderung bei dem weltgrößten Autowaschunternehmen Wen wir suchen Wir sind auf der Suche nach einem erfahrenen Praktiker im Bereich Produkt- und Projektentwicklung. Als Qualifikation bringen Sie entweder ein allgemeines Ingenieurstudium mit mehrjähriger Praxiserfahrung oder eine langjährige technisch und wirtschaftlich orientierte Berufserfahrung mit, um folgende Aufgabenschwerpunkte zu bewältigen: Stetige Optimierung der vorhandenen Technik in einem Filialbetrieb in den Bereichen Maschinentechnik, Energieeffizienz, Wasseraufbereitung, (Wasch-) Chemie, Umweltschutz sowie Neuentwicklungen und Umsetzung im bestehenden Netz.... (more job details)

Newly created position - National market opportunity Career progression into sales management Salary package circa $110,000 plus negotiated performance bonuses Recognised as being on the cutting edge of condition monitoring systems, my client has been appointed as the sole distributor for a European designed acoustic condition monitoring product. As this is a green field business development role, we are seeking to speak with technically minded solution based business development professionals, who enjoy taking new product to market and developing sound business relationships. Key attributes we are seeking; Strategic and targeted approach to business development with a track record of sales success Sound technical or mechanical background with either a trade or diplomaed engineering background Have the ability to travel both locally and interstate Posses sound verbal and written communication skills On offer is the opportunity to develop and create your own market with the technical backing of local and international... (more job details)

Supplier Recovery Engineer (field based) - Midlands: £32k + benefits Computer People are working with a global leader, providing business solutions to the Automotive Industry. We are looking for an experienced Supplier Recovery Engineer to join the existing team project managers and co-ordinators in Supplier relations. The Role: -The role is field based however core activity is around the facilities in the Midlands, with extensive travel in the UK (requiring you to drive long distances on a regular basis). Overseas travel at short notice is also required. -The primary aspect of the role is to validate supplier test standards and processes of parts returned from dealerships following warranty claims. -Auditing, developing new standards and monitoring the way suppliers deal with their responsibilities within the warranty operation, you will deliver maximum recovery on warranty spend and a consistent reduction on warranty claims. -The supplier base that you will be responsible for... (more job details)

Commercial Manager Purpose of Job To manage a complex programme with a large software intensive element; a strong high assurance element to cover up to the highest levels of national security; a significant equipment procurement element; and all of this to deliver a managed service to the end users. The programme will require the selection and procurement of a large number of COTS hardware items and software packages which will require development or modifications, possibly significant, to meet the level of assurance required by the capability. The Commercial Manager must be able to challenge more traditional contractual practices and make decisions as what are the most appropriate terms and conditions to procure materials and services in all cases using requirements of the prime contract as a point of reference. Key Responsibilities Working with the CCD and Supply Chain lead develop a supply chain commercial strategy that represents the best long... (more job details)

Quality Control Manager Assumes responsibility for facilitating the global supplier qualification, evaluation, reporting processes and supplier product and process continuous improvement projects. Assists in training staff and supplier personnel in procedural requirements and methodologies of Lean/Sigma. Identifies areas for improvement in supplier management policies and procedures. Facilitation of cross-functional teams focused on policy and procedure development, supplier part qualification, supplier corrective action activities and supplier projects for product and process continuous improvements. Effective quality management system & maintenance of ISO 9001:2000 certificate, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement Relocation assistance available. Keywords: Supplier Quality, SMT, SPC, Kaizen, ISO, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, process control, quality engineer, black belt, SSBB, SSMBB, DFSS Requirements BS (engineering preferred) and 5-7 years of Quality Management in a manufacturing environment. Plays an integral role in the development, administration and monitoring of quality and supply chain processes and procedures in multiple facilities located throughout US. Requires significant Quality... (more job details)

Verification/Development Engineer - Electromechanical projects - 12 month contract - Dorset Verification (Design Assurance) Engineer required by a market leading Aerospace and Defence organisation specialising in advanced systems for land, sea and air. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for leading and delivering verification activities on refuelling programmes, from formulating verification strategies to coordinating and delivering formal qualification tests and test reports. Responsibilities include: Generation of key verification documentation including verification matrices test procedures/qualification plans, test reports and design/analysis statements. Identification of, and establish activities required to support qualification Identification and management of qualification test hardware Management and conduct of qualification tests. Analysis and interpretation of data generated by tests Active participation in communication and reporting sessions. Co-ordination of support from/to other departments; design, performance, stress etc. Review of supplier qualification documentation against requirement specifications. Key to securing the above role is knowledge of verification and qualification... (more job details)

1.As the Contracts Manager, you will be expected to carry our the post contract commercial management for the Professional Services, Labour and Indirects spend. 2.Develop strategic relationships and implement new and innovative solutions aligned to business needs that will deliver improved value for money and transactional benefits across the category areas. 3.Managing the supply base for the Professional Services. Labour and Indirects Category in collaboration with respective departments, including HR rewards, Legal, Audit, Finance, Project Delivery, Engineering and the Supply Chain Contract Recruitment team. 4.In conjunction with the Senior Supply Chain Commodity Manager developing category plans, business cases, defining and managing procurement strategies for pre and post contract commercial management. 5.Drive cost management with the expectation of delivering savings targets and improved value for money. 6.Rationalise supplier base and aggregate spend to optimise leverage. 7.Responsible for creating and implementation of a Supplier Post Contract process for the business across the... (more job details)

Salary - £28,500 - £40,000 Full Time - 37 hours per week The Contract Manager role will form part of the Supply Chain Management function leading the commercial relationship with one or more of Essex County Council's (ECC) key strategic suppliers. The main focus of the role will be monitoring supplier performance against Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators. You will also need to ensure that the contract, and all associated performance metrics, evolves to keep pace with changes in ECC requirements. You will be directly accountable for ensuring that the contracts assigned to them are managed proactively. You will need to ensure that all commercial issues/contractual changes are negotiated effectively and that key aspects such as safeguarding and data protection are adequately addressed. You will need to demonstrate tenacity, drive, commercial acumen and persuasion to identify and delivery ongoing efficiencies and service improvements. Ideally you will have: A... (more job details)

Overview This job holder will be responsible for all Semiconductors supporting the Tandberg and wider Cisco business Deliverables Primary contact and focal point to the Business Units to address all sourcing and supplier management issues Plays a "sensing" function with the business units on behalf of the greater commodity teams to understand their strategies and roadmaps prior to concept development Acts as an advocate for the Business Units to shape and evolve commodity strategies Ensures business segment strategies and needs are appropriately addressed by the commodity teams Ensures the commodity teams are covering NPI sourcing requirements in a timely manner Ensures new technologies/commodities are planned for and sourced appropriately Integrates productivity plans with Business Unit margin/COGS commits Integrates Value Engineering plans into BU roadmaps Supports the commodity teams by ensuring adherence to the commodity strategies (ie, no "back-door selling") Performs P&L and margin analysis Works closely with engineering team for... (more job details)

Accountable for Quality, Timing, Project cost and customer satisfaction related to the project. Reach the objectives of the Nomination Letter of the new business. Manage and coordinate, in a team environment, the design, development, and implementation of new lighting products from concept to vehicle launch. Ensure all developments follow the Constant Innovation Policy (CIP), PM Handbook and specific project requirements for Customer. Ensure all project objectives are reached (Quality, Cost, Profitability, Delivery & Timing). Responsible to assess the risk of the project and then alert when QCD objectives are at risk. Generate the project schedule for project & manage the activities to assure timing milestones (internal & external) are achieved. Report/alert upper management of all project critical aspects (Red projects) and set up recovery plan for project. Represent project in the Project Validation Committees (PVC) to report technical choices & validate the project risk identified. Participate in Project Management Committees... (more job details)

Thales UK: Aerospace One of the world's only technology providers serving both the civilian and military markets, Thales UK is a key participant in an extensive range of major aircraft programmes. Guiding, protecting, equipping, tracking, controlling - Thales's technology is making fixed and rotary wing aircraft of all types safer and more efficient, all around the world. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities/Tasks for the Communications Manager Responsible for supporting the delivery of the external communications strategy and plan for the Avionics domain in conjunction with the domain Head of Communications and the domain Sales and Marketing functions. Develop and manage communication plans, identified by business requirements, to deliver clear and simple messaging, consistently throughout and across campaigns. Actively support the business by providing a professional communication service against a defined set of business objectives, allocated budget and identified campaigns, to external and internal stakeholders. Work with a core set of internal/external suppliers to... (more job details)