Soft Landscapers- Histon

Soft Landscapers are needed is needed to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company's for tasks such as Laying Turf, Planting trees & shrubs, preparing top soil and Spreading Bark Mulch.

The normal hours are 9 hour day (6.30am - to 4.00pm with ½ hour lunch break daily Monday to Friday)

We need candidates for immediate starts

Candidates must have experience in landscaping and a drivers licence

Very good pay rate of up to £14.57 depending on skills an experience

We would require candidates to either have a CSCS card or to do a CITB basic H&S test ( costs £22.50 ) before joining our client

Please call or send a CV to apply

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The Senior Client Compensation Professional will assists with inbound calls and partners with business units to research and solve issues and cases regarding compensation inquiries received via phone and email. This role assists with billing related items and in planning/supporting high impact projects and initiatives to ensure successful outcomes and results for our department and advisors.

Responsibilities:

• Handling and researching inquiries and requests through multiple contact points such as phone calls and email.
• First point of contact for assisting Advisors and their staff with inquiries and requests.
• Initiating outbound calls and emails to third-party sponsors and carriers to research commissions and trails.        
• Supporting teammates and the department on other compensation tasks and activities.
• Sharing ideas to improve and enhance the advisor experience.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year in customer service related or comparable industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel)

Core Competencies:

• Excellent phone communication and listening skills with a focus on understanding each advisor’s unique needs
• Self-motivated and adaptive to a fast-paced, changing environment
• Organizational and critical thinking skills
• Understanding of the advisor role

Preferences:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Certification

 

Pay Range:

$18.21-$27.32/hour

 

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

 

Why LPL? 

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

Want to hear from our employees on what it’s like to work at LPL?  Watch this!

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Construction and Facility Management Procurement, will lead and execute strategic sourcing, procurement sourcing, and vendor management activities for assigned vendors, categories and projects of low to high complexity including, but not limited to:

• Facilities – Hard Services - Soft- Services – Outsource Maintenance 
• Construction Services – Greenfield, Manufacturing, General Purpose Buildings (TI)

Responsibilities:

• Act as the business owner for his or her categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Unit of this Category (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the category, along with responsibility for driving strategic projects to achieve business objectives).
• Build and maintain (partnering) effective working relationship with assigned business area.
• Ability to review and analyze data which leads to cost savings by means of opportunities through vendor analysis, Industry practices, contract negotiations and other procurement best practice methodologies. 
• Develop short-term/long-term category planning, and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories following a standard strategic sourcing methodology.
• Drive the RFx process through to completion; including requirements gathering, identifying go/no go criteria, develop scorecards with criteria and weighting, bidder's conferences, etc.
• Conduct high impact eSourcing events where applicable (e.g. eRFX, eAuctions).
• Capable of Developing, constructing and negotiating Agreements. 
• Solid negotiation skills on both Terms and Conditions plus meet cost targets. 
• Full understanding of Total cost of ownership.
• Contribute to the departments KPIs, including driving significant cost savings that contribute to the annual goal.
• Facilitate, develop SOW and MSA’s - serve as a liaison between business and legal.
• Have full understanding of Construction terms and Contract methodologies
• Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance); make recommendations where applicable.
• Ability to insert oneself into business and recognize areas that require improvement and make recommendations for efficiency gain.
• Partner with key stakeholders and assist in development of approved and preferred vendor lists for assigned categories.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams that develop requirements and strategy to identify suppliers, establish SLA/KPI metrics and requirements. Measure supplier performance against contract SLAs and expectations and initiate corrective actions in the event of missed expectations to resolve any performance issues.
• Drive Supplier Review Meetings with key suppliers and senior level Align stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning.
• Manage compliance to contracts.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management.
• 5+ years commodity manager role with a Manufacturing Company.
• Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines
• Multiple category and sub-category experience is a plus.
• Procurement Certification a plus.
• Must possess a BA/BS in Business or Finance 
• Travel estimated 10% 

Software Procurement Category Specialist

Description -

Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the analysis of a software commodity data and industry trends or leads an individual supply chain sub- category; reports results to managers.
• Participates as a senior member on a cross-functional team (may lead specific projects).
• Meets with Stakeholder managers to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plans; comprehends the industry and the Marketplace.
• Utilizes supply chain and financial modeling tools.
• Participates in Supplier Selection Activities.
• May lead activities for less complex domains.
• Assesses the supply base of category.
• Negotiates and contracts with suppliers.
• Engages with low-complexity suppliers.
• Monitors supplier performance.
• Executes risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies.
• Identifies common contract risk areas.
• Negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using pre- packed solutions.
• Advises program level business representatives on fundamental contract risk areas.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree.
• Typically 4-6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.
• Strong knowledge and use of procurement tools and applications.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Basic Project Management Skills.
• Basic ability to develop suppliers.
• Strong teamwork and basic leadership skills; basic influencing skills.
• Mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to create a contract using standard HP contract templates with supervision.
• Applies cause and effect thinking to identify common contract risk areas.
• Capable of applying pre- packaged contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.
• Solid understanding of fundamental contracting principles.
• Good understanding of HP business units and HP business strategy.

Job -

Supply Chain & Operations

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (Mexico)

Travel -

Relocation -

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).

Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.

If you’d like more information about HP’s EEO Policy or your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – Supplement

Soft Landscaping Team Leader- Warboys- PE28 area

Soft Landscaping Team Leaders are needed for the Warboys- PE28 area, the duties will be to supervise a Soft Landscapers who will be carrying out tasks such as Planting, Turfing, Mulching and all general soft landscaping duties and also to also carry out these same duties as well yourself

A drivers licence is essential

Team leading and landscaping experience is essential

You will report to the depo in the PE28 area daily

The hours are 7am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

The pay rate is £13 to £14 depending on experience + holiday pay and package

Please call or send a CV to apply

Here at Microlise we have an exciting opportunity as a Head of Procurement for you! Leading the Procurement function you will manage objectives and targets to develop the teams through ongoing performance measurement. Developing a Procurement strategy, you will also deliver on targets and savings set out in budgeted saving plans. Engaging with key suppliers and stakeholders you will optimise Procurement initiatives, delivering breakthrough performance on cost, service, and quality.

Have demonstrable experience within a similar role and want to join a growing market leader working with likeminded individuals? Make your next great career choice and get your application in now!

What you will be doing:

Develop and deliver a Procurement Strategy that aligns with the business strategy to deliver the targeted benefits and financial savings that meets the budgeted savings plans.
Lead, manage and develop the Procurement function by setting objectives and targets and providing ongoing performance measurement.
Drive operational improvements within the Procurement function to deliver increased efficiency and effectiveness
Lead and drive business wide best practice to Procurement processes and policies
Define and manage key supplier relationships, across all spend categories, to deliver breakthrough performance on cost, service, and quality.
Design and implement reporting mechanisms for cost savings performance, capturing budgeted, realised and project savings across the business and proactively measure supplier performance through financial and non-financial metrics
Engage support and agreement from key stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of procurement initiatives are optimised throughout the lifecycle of supplier relationships
Lead, manage and drive improvements for all forecasting activities relating to inventory and other relevant procurement activities
What we’re looking for:

Demonstrable experience within senior Procurement/Purchasing role, ideally MCIPS accredited
Experience in managing both direct and indirect materials, goods, and services.
Experience leading and developing a Procurement/Purchasing Team to success
Commercially astute with demonstrable experience implementing a procurement strategy, that proactively drives business change and cost reduction
Ability to negotiate third party contracts with significant variation in value and duration, ensuring best value and that terms and quality standards are monitored and met
Evidenced experience of delivering tangible benefits with the supply chain
Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, both internally and with key external stakeholders
Procurement cost management and costs analysis skills
High level of IT competence, specifically, ERP systems and MS Office packages, including Excel
Experiencing working within the technology/electronics industry would be advantageous
Why Microlise?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!

Recruitment Agencies

Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

The Senior Data and Reporting Professional generates scheduled and ad hoc reports through analysis of large datasets from internal and external sources.
The Senior Data and Reporting Professional engages in assignments ranging in complexity that require interpretation and independent determination for the appropriate course of action.

The Senior Data and Reporting Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

• The primary function of the role is to develop organized analytics, reports and data management to support Quality Improvement within the Medicaid product line.
• Integrates data from multiple sources to produce requested or required data elements.
• Programs and maintains report forms and formats, information dashboards, data generators, canned reports and other end-user information portals or resources.
• The Senior Data and Reporting Professional influences Quality Improvement strategy.
• May create specifications for reports necessary for the quality management program.
• Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex opportunities which may support Member Engagement, Clinical Performance, Provider Engagement, Behavioral Health and Pharmacy.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Other responsibilities as determined by leader.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of data reporting experience in healthcare.
• Must have experience working with HEDIS measures in Managed Care settings.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, SAS and other data systems
• Develop and maintain reporting systems, analytical processes or other tools to support Quality and Clinical Performance, key benchmarks and improve Quality outcomes, i.e., HEDIS, NCQA, CAHPS, PIPS and state regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including ability to link pivots to external data sources, creating pivot tables and summarizing data into reports and dashboards.
• Strong analytic skills: (ie: Experience working with complex data sets within large organizations and/or the analysis of healthcare data including multi-level drill down assessment of key utilization and financial performance measures related to Population Health)
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication to senior and executive leadership
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple or competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, Healthcare Administration or Masters in Public Health
• Experience working with Medicaid population data is strongly preferred.
• Experience with tools such as Tableau, Qlik and Power BI for creating data visualizations.
• Experience in a system analytics and/or data warehousing environment
• Experience with querying data from cloud sources (Azure, etc.)

Additional Information

This position is open to working remote

Work at Home Criteria  

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:  

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.  
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.  
• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.  
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.  
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.  

 

  Interview Format  

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.  

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$71,500 - $98,500 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us
 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of  Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of  Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Gestalte mit uns die Zukunft von e-health als IT-System Professional (m/w/d)

Als Pionier im Digital Health schlägt unser Herz für die Entwicklung und Umsetzung neuer Technologien. Du möchtest Dein Engagement und Dein Know-How aktiv ausbauen und gemeinsam mit dem Team Fortschritte erzielen? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig!

join the team #team CGM

Dein Beitrag:

• Du agierst als IT-System Professional (m/w/d) für zugeordnete Online-Services im Gesundheitswesen und arbeitest hier eng mit unserem Produktmanagement und der Produktentwicklung zusammen.

• Dabei übernimmst Du den vollumfänglichen Betrieb der Services, inklusive Steuerung der Komponenten und Rechenzentrumsleistungen und der Überwachung unserer Systemlandschaft.

• Deine zielstrebige und zuverlässige Art erlaubt es Dir, Dich proaktiv um den SLA-konformen Betrieb zu kümmern und notwendige Maßnahmen selbstständig einzuleiten. Ebenso siehst du Automatisierungspotential und erarbeitest Automatisierungen selbstständig.

• Außerdem hältst du die betriebliche Dokumentation aufrecht.

• Als kommunikativer Teamplayer unterstützt Du darüber hinaus externe und interne Kundinnen und Kunden im Rahmen des 3rd Level Supports für deine Services.

Das bringst Du mit:

• Du hast eine abgeschlossene IT-Ausbildung, z. B. als IT-Systemelektroniker (m/w/d), Fachinformatiker Systemintegration (m/w/d), IT-Systemadministrator (m/w/d), Netzwerkadministrator (m/w/d), oder bringst eine gleichwertige Qualifikation mit.

• Du verfügst über mindestens zwei Jahre Berufserfahrung im genannten Aufgabengebiet.

• Vertrautheit mit Virtualisierungstechnologien wie VM-Ware und Kubernetes.

• Fundierte Kenntnisse im rechenzentrumsbetrieb, einschließlich Verkabelung, Racks und Stromversorgung.

• Erfahrung im Umgang mit Hardware wie Server, Cluster, SAN, Firewalls, Gateways und Switche.

• Gute Kenntnisse im Bereich Netzwerke und TCP/IP.

• Praktische Erfahrung mit Betriebssystemen wie Linux und Windows Server.

• Zuverlässige sowie gewissenhafte Arbeit bei systematischer und kundenorientierter Vorgehensweise zeichnet Dich aus.

• Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden dein Profil ab.

Das kannst Du von uns erwarten:

• Sinn und Zweck: Werde Teil einer wichtigen Mission. An der Schnittstelle von Gesundheitswesen und Digitalisierung gestalten wir die Zukunft von e-health.

• Attraktive Standorte mit echten Communities: Bei uns stehen die Menschen und der Zusammenhalt im Mittelpunkt. Hierfür bieten wir Dir attraktive Standorte.

• Sicherheit: Wir bieten Dir einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz in einem krisenfesten Marktumfeld.

• Flache Hierarchien: Best of both Worlds - Wir sind ein Konzern mit stabilen Strukturen und absoluter Expertise, aber bieten Dir gleichzeitig ein agiles Umfeld mit flachen Hierarchien.

• Gestaltungsspielraum: Du kannst in spannenden Projekten viel bewegen. Wir bieten Dir vielfältige Weiterentwicklungsmöglichkeiten und langfristige Perspektiven.

• Rundum-Paket: Mitarbeiterrabatte, ein ausgereiftes Feel-Good-Management sowie weitere standortspezifische Angebote.

Überzeugt? Bewirb Dich mit Deinen aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen (inkl. Gehaltsvorstellung und nächstmöglichen Eintrittstermin).

Synchronizing Healthcare

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a strong Program Procurement Support/Coordinator in the NY/NJ area with rail and transit experience! This is a great opportunity to work with a World-Class Team on a multi-billion dollar project in NY/NJ.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Provides management and direction for all procurement functions on a major rail and transit project, including purchasing, expediting, supplier data control, supplier quality, and traffic.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and helps develop price schedules/bid sheets, ensuring they are set up in a manner to become reimbursable.
• Performs market research on price and pricing methodologies.
• Conducts analysis of proposals/bids etc.
• Supports procurement in negotiations as it relates to price.
• Presents analysis to selection committees and procurement.
• Drafts fair and reasonable determination memo for each procurement.
• Acts as a liaison to procurement during change orders or if there is a dispute that arises in regard to pricing after award.
• Drafts justifications for variances between ICE estimates and awarded amounts.
• May assist in future audits as it pertains to price. ​
• Keeps abreast of all pending and current legislation affecting procurement functions. Makes recommendations to management for policy changes, as appropriate.
• Researches current information and remains knowledgeable regarding markets and suppliers worldwide.
• Completes special assignments from the Department Manager as the need arises. In the Department Manager’s absence or upon request, acts as the Manager with full signature authority.
• Establishes budgets, schedules, and plans for the discipline or project and ensures that goals are met or exceeded.
• Participates in gathering, analyzing, and preparing data for proposals. Represents the Procurement Department in client presentations and related business development activities.
• Takes an active role in the Quality Improvement Process and encourages technical excellence of assigned staff.
• Interviews, selects, and manages personnel. Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as corporate and project needs dictate. Through subordinate supervisors, reviews work produced by those assigned to ensure that all applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed, and that quality is acceptable to the Company and to the client.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Economics (or related field) and typically 15+ years of diversified experience in all phases of procurement activities on major global engineering and construction projects, including managerial experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Cost Price Procurement experience required.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of procurement, proven managerial capability, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• A familiarity with various business aspects of the engineering and construction industry such as innovative proposals, partnering, project financing, and risk mitigation, is preferred.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Job summary: The role in the procurement team is to undertake the daily administration on the Trust e-procurement systems. This included training and support for the end users of the system Job responsibilities: To administrate the Trust e-procurement system in an effective and efficient manner. To administrate the Trust e-catalogue system in an effective and efficient manner. To support and administrate end users requirements on the NHS Supply Chain system. To set up and deliver all aspect of training on the Trust procurement systems. Provide ongoing support where necessary to all users of the Trust e-procurement systems. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: To set up, monitor and maintain all new user points on all system platforms. To set up new catalogues In the Trust e-cataloguing system. Export, maintain and support catalogues within the Trust e-procurement system. To link with the Finance department around setting up new suppliers, budget codes and access requests. To monitor, amend and complete purchase orders and requisitions when applicable. To create training guides to support the training of end users. To expedite outstanding order for the end user and procurement team. Communication: To liaise with the Trust e-procurement provider and be first point of contact for the Trust To link with all stakeholders to arrange and undertake training of all end users. To liaise with all users of the system offering support, guidance, share best practice and collaborate with all stakeholders. Respond sensitively and tactfully to queries/complaints and other enquiries relating to the role. Planning and organisational Skills: Arrange training sessions for new users Plan regular auditing of the system to ensure all catalogues are up to date Maintain manual and electronic filing systems for audit requirements. Governance: Be fully conversant with all the procurement policies and contribute to revisions and updates Be fully conversant with all relevant Trust policies and procedures, including, Fire, Health, and Safety, Disciplinary, Grievance and Industrial Relations. Finance and Resources: To monitor and work with the Buyers and Account payable teams to support the matching of invoices to ensure timely payment of invoices. Information Resources: Maintain manual and electronic filing systems for audit requirements. To undertake regular audits of the e-procurement system to ensure all catalogue data is cleansed and updated accordingly, understand the process of raising orders in accordance with Trust Standing Orders (SOs) and the Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

What you will do:

This position provides essential support to the Technology Procurement Tower.  Will support both inside the Communications Tower and to the wider Technology Procurement org.  The position is closely aligned with the Global Technology Expense Management (TEM) program.

 

 

How you will do it:

o   Work with LATAM IT & Procurement teams to support LATAM supplier classification work and assist with TEM expansion

o   Assist the Communications Category Manager to deep dive into LATAM telco spend to identify key stakeholders and cost savings opportunities.

o   Work within ERP (Finance) systems to retrieve billing information / invoice copies.

o   Update the WAVE system to show savings related to LATAM initiatives

o   Support US & Canada telecom payment process by identifying missed payments

o   Track and reduce late fees on North America telecom billing

o   Run the weekly Managed Pay telco invoice payment process

o   Update TEM system inventory especially circuits located at customer premises

o   Support the removal of services related to divested entities in the Americas

o   Support requests for reports across the Technology Procurement Tower

o   Support the monthly distribution of emails informing employees of their mobility costs

o   Provide distribution data to allow the cross charging of telecom costs

 

 

 

What we look for:

Required

·      Must be a fluent English speaker. 

Preferred:  1 year+ experience of working with Telecommunications billing or Finance (either mobile or fixed)

·       Degree in Business, Finance, or IT.·      

·       Ability to work as part of a remote team

·       High level of Microsoft Office skills – especially Excel

·       Excellent communication and personal skills

·       High level of attention to detail

Ability to organize your own day and ensure essential tasks are completed on time

About our Client

Our Client is an MNC and has a market lead position in the Lifestyle Consumer Electronics industry, with a multi-million turnover in worldwide markets. The company has a vision to combine innovation, knowledge and products. With increasing demand and new business ventures, they are currently looking for a Head of Procurement to be an integral part of their business to assist and continue to improve the Value Chain.

Job Description

Your major responsibilities will involve managing all Direct categories in your portfolio mainly within the technology and manufacturing space. This is a strategic leadership and management position with a global portfolio.

Your other responsibilities include:

• Develop a high performing team within the Procurement function
• Full strategic responsibility of Technology and Manufacturing spends across all Direct categories
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in R&D, Product Development, Operations and Finance as a basis for setting the right strategic Procurement directions
• Responsible to create and maintain long term commodity strategies based on product requirements and technology roadmaps
• Accountable for delivering both cost reduction and budget efficiency in line with functional targets
• Build and maintain strong collaboration with the Upstream and Downsteam Procurement teams to optimise best cost-performance decisions
• Manage supplier relationships and effectively drive a collaborative partnership.

The Successful Applicant

You should possess a degree in Engineering (any field) and you must have a significant years of experience in Strategic Procurement in Technology and Manufacturing as well as people management. You should also be strong with analytics as well as be sensitive to trends. Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work in a fast paced and collaborative environment is essential.

What’s on Offer?

You will be in an organisation that takes pride in their excellent vision for the future. The company has a strong innovative culture and takes pride in work-life balance. High performing employees are recognised and rewarded with competitive remuneration packages, personal development awards, annual salary reviews and short-term incentive programme. Some core benefits include health and welfare insurance subsidies.

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Clough is seeking experienced Technical Procurement (including Senior level) to join the Bidding Energy & Resources Team in Brisbane! In this role you will effectively be responsible for driving our bid phase procurement processes and ensure technical excellence and delivering the basis for successful proposals within budget and timeline constraints.As an experienced Technical Procurement professional, you will be responsible for coordinating and planning the procurement process during the proposal phase of a broad range of Energy and Resources  projects.The role will involve developing a comprehensive Make or Buy Strategy and ensuring seamless cross-coordination among the various functions involved in the RfQ (Request for Quotation) process.Your goal is to achieve technically and economically robust outputs for our tenders and proposals.Who we areWe are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness our people’s innovative thinking through engineering and construction solutions that deliver a sustainable future today.We deliver high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries…

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SPO Career Fair - Bauer SCM Program Supply Chain/Procurement Intern (Summer 2024)

KBR is looking for highly motivated and energetic students to join our team as a Procurement Intern to support the Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) Group.  STS provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle.  

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless.  As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the sustainable technology and government services markets on six continents. Serving our customers through diverse business units, we offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects where our customers have come to value us, because they know We Deliver.

Our Procurement internship with KBR Supply Chain/Procurement will engage students to be a part of dynamic and innovative projects, while providing ample mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Working alongside leadership, KBR interns will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills through hands-on learning. Learning opportunities will include drafting requests for quotations, interfacing with suppliers, supporting new business proposals, preparing reports and presentations.

This internship with KBR will provide you with invaluable experience you could utilize in any business-related role, and it is KBR’s goal to evaluate its interns for potential entry-level openings.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and have the experience, knowledge, and determination to succeed.
 

***Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident***

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, seeking a bachelor’s or master's degree
• Or recently graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master's degree.
• Good academic standing as established by your college or university
• Have a declared degree and major appropriate for the position

Learn more about what KBR has to offer here:

https://careers.kbr.com/us/en

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KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.  Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.  We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.  We Deliver – Together. ​

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world’s cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the life cycle of any building.
 

KONE Procurement Organization (KPO) is supporting all KONE business functions and business lines in ensuring competitive, innovative, and suitable supply of products and services for their needs.
 

We are looking for a Head of Continental DM Procurement, Europe to join our dynamic team at KONE Procurement, Europe.

The Head of Continental DM Procurement, Europe is responsible for procurement activities in Europe and the local unit in close collaboration and alignment with procurement Category Managers. In this role you get to drive implementation of sourcing category plans in Europe and its local units as well as continental supplier selection, negotiation and management in alignment with KONE sourcing practices and procedures.

Responsibilities and Key Activities:

• Ensure execution of KONE Procurement strategy and targets in continental level
• Ensure timely, quality and cost competitive supply for the continent
• Understand continent and unit business requirements and ensure timely inclusion to category plans
• Manage continental and unit stakeholders and their expectations
• Drive local and support regional/global supply market analysis
• Implement and support sourcing category plans in the continent and in its units
• Collaborate with Global category management and enabling functions as required
• Develop and execute continental and unit sourcing plans in alignment with category sourcing plans
• Lead continental supplier negotiations and act as the contract owner for nominated contracts
• Support, follow-up and manage supplier risk assessment from continental point of view
• Ensure compliance and adherence to KONE procurement (KPO) policies and procedures
• Manage sourcing budget within the continent and its units
• Define Supplier development and roadmap planning together with Category managers
• Lead, coach, involve and develop unit procurement team members, regional procurement category managers and operational purchasing team, ensure proper level of training, act to mitigate identified gaps on competences

Requirements for the role:

• M.Sc. in relevant academic field
• Minimum 15  years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management, preferably from a technical matrix organization. Related category experience is an asset.
• Analytical and strategic thinking, change management skills
• Strong negotiation skills, understanding strategic sourcing process is an asset
• Capability to work effectively and drive change in a matrix environment with our business and cross-functional teams
• A team player attitude and strong performance under pressure
• Proven leadership- and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage projects independently and work with other business functions
• Clear communication skills, fluent in both Scandinavian and English language
• Willingness to travel

The position is located in Hyvinkää, Finland or in Pero, Italy. The preferred start would be in May/June 2024.

Want to #joinourflow?
 

If you're interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity please submit your resume, cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and a clear indication of your salary expectation by latest 24th March 2024.
 

For additional information, please contact Kevin Zheng, Head of Direct Material Procurement, (kevin.zheng@kone.com).

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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