Senior IT Procurement CoordinatorFinance · Montreal, Quebec

As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking a seasoned IT Procurement professional with proven experience in the IT networks/colocation/telco/cloud industry to join our team.

Working under the guidance of the Procurement Manager, the Senior IT Procurement Coordinator will have primary responsibility for coordinating and administrating a wide variety of procurement activities from sourcing, supplier management to contract administration. The successful individual will form part of the wider global procurement team spread across North America and Europe.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Minimum 1 year's experience in IT Procurement related to IT networks, colocation, leased lines/telco, cloud
• Proven experience of actively administrating contracts related to the above subcategories and must have a good understanding of typical content of MSA, SLA, Colocation Schedules, circuits order forms
• Proven experience of report writing
• Understands or seeks to understand the technical aspects of what is being quoted or purchased, aspects that may impact the commercials
• Highly analytical and has a track record in understanding and managing risk
• Competent in storing data in an accurate and database style
• Competent in handling various systems: ERPs and CRM systems as well as Windows programs and internal & external portals
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, flexible adapting to company needs and expectations
• Excellent attention to detail with a passion for accuracy. Highly organised with a strong sense of prioritisation and commitment to deadlines.

The Role

As Senior IT Procurement Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Liaise with existing suppliers to obtain up to date pricing for third party services and ensure up to date product costing and pricing are communicated effectively to the business
• Act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders, providing them with information on existing costing and contract terms
• Manage and maintain the ordering process and relevant software in an effective and efficient manner
• Build and maintain databases related to Procurement in a timely and accurate manner, including and not limited to: pricing, contract databases, 3rd party catalogues, documented delivery acknowledgements, documents storage
• Provide activity and purchasing reports regularly and as required
• Support management of goods inwards process from Bill of Materials through to final disposal of asset
• Actively research as necessary competitor pricing and industry trends to ensure the business remains competitive and communicate the research results, update the systems
• Perform supplier reconciliations from a service inventory & contract details point of view
• Identify missing contracts, obtain them, upload and record them
• Support internal stakeholders with escalations within 3rd parties' organisations when needed
• Where terms and conditions of 3rd parties are on their website, check the versions annually and bring changes to the attention of the line manager
• Actively support company's special projects and fulfill specific objectives on his/her own or together with team members or other stakeholders
• Gain understanding of the goods and services ordered in multiple spend categories. Promptly raise with the line manager cases that need more clarifications and explanations
• Undertake contract renewals, cancellations as allocated and according to the process
• Perform ordering of goods and services according to communicated company policy and ensure purchases meet internal standards as to cover for the different time-zones Continent 8 companies and their suppliers operate in
• Cover for other team members when they have time off; pro-actively coordinate with team members when planning the time off as to allow the team to have enough coverage.
• Contribute to the efforts of building the Procurement function to the Best in class level.
• Support stakeholders in understanding and aligning to processes and to the systems usage
• Learn and share knowledge with the other colleagues as to contribute to the cross-training within the team.
• Assertive and timely communication, internally and externally. Identify cases that need escalation and escalate in a timely and assertive manner.

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Senior IT Procurement CoordinatorFinance · Montreal, Quebec

As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking a seasoned IT Procurement professional with proven experience in the IT networks/colocation/telco/cloud industry to join our team.

Working under the guidance of the Procurement Manager, the Senior IT Procurement Coordinator will have primary responsibility for coordinating and administrating a wide variety of procurement activities from sourcing, supplier management to contract administration. The successful individual will form part of the wider global procurement team spread across North America and Europe.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Minimum 1 year's experience in IT Procurement related to IT networks, colocation, leased lines/telco, cloud
• Proven experience of actively administrating contracts related to the above subcategories and must have a good understanding of typical content of MSA, SLA, Colocation Schedules, circuits order forms
• Proven experience of report writing
• Understands or seeks to understand the technical aspects of what is being quoted or purchased, aspects that may impact the commercials
• Highly analytical and has a track record in understanding and managing risk
• Competent in storing data in an accurate and database style
• Competent in handling various systems: ERPs and CRM systems as well as Windows programs and internal & external portals
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, flexible adapting to company needs and expectations
• Excellent attention to detail with a passion for accuracy. Highly organised with a strong sense of prioritisation and commitment to deadlines.

The Role

As Senior IT Procurement Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Liaise with existing suppliers to obtain up to date pricing for third party services and ensure up to date product costing and pricing are communicated effectively to the business
• Act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders, providing them with information on existing costing and contract terms
• Manage and maintain the ordering process and relevant software in an effective and efficient manner
• Build and maintain databases related to Procurement in a timely and accurate manner, including and not limited to: pricing, contract databases, 3rd party catalogues, documented delivery acknowledgements, documents storage
• Provide activity and purchasing reports regularly and as required
• Support management of goods inwards process from Bill of Materials through to final disposal of asset
• Actively research as necessary competitor pricing and industry trends to ensure the business remains competitive and communicate the research results, update the systems
• Perform supplier reconciliations from a service inventory & contract details point of view
• Identify missing contracts, obtain them, upload and record them
• Support internal stakeholders with escalations within 3rd parties' organisations when needed
• Where terms and conditions of 3rd parties are on their website, check the versions annually and bring changes to the attention of the line manager
• Actively support company's special projects and fulfill specific objectives on his/her own or together with team members or other stakeholders
• Gain understanding of the goods and services ordered in multiple spend categories. Promptly raise with the line manager cases that need more clarifications and explanations
• Undertake contract renewals, cancellations as allocated and according to the process
• Perform ordering of goods and services according to communicated company policy and ensure purchases meet internal standards as to cover for the different time-zones Continent 8 companies and their suppliers operate in
• Cover for other team members when they have time off; pro-actively coordinate with team members when planning the time off as to allow the team to have enough coverage.
• Contribute to the efforts of building the Procurement function to the Best in class level.
• Support stakeholders in understanding and aligning to processes and to the systems usage
• Learn and share knowledge with the other colleagues as to contribute to the cross-training within the team.
• Assertive and timely communication, internally and externally. Identify cases that need escalation and escalate in a timely and assertive manner.

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Privacy Policy.Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy.

My client who is a leading Optics, Fibre Optic, and Electronics designer and manufacturer, is now looking for a motivated and talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their team.

Based at my client’s development labs in Oxfordshire, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers all working towards the development of market leading products.

Your responsibility will be to deliver embedded software solutions across a broad range of applications areas, particularly in sensor interrogation and electronic control.

As well as developing solutions from concept to finish product, you will also support the continual development of existing systems.

As the successful candidate you will have 2+ Years focus on Embedded Software, with strong experience working with embedded C/C++.

Other skills that would be of interest to my client include experience of real time signal processing using embedded systems, low level interfacing protocol (SPi, I2C or UART), knowledge of Linux or Python.

Industry experience is essential, and for the right candidate my client can offer a competitive salary, as well as excellent opportunities for growth within their expanding organisation.

Experience:

The successful candidate will have 2+ years’ experience and be educated to degree level.

Salary: £25-40k per annum - depending on your experience.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested.

Skills: Embedded C/C++, Software Development, SPI, I2C, UART, Python, Linux.

My client who is a leading Optics, Fibre Optic, and Electronics designer and manufacturer, is now looking for a motivated and talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their team.

Based at my client’s development labs in Oxfordshire, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers all working towards the development of market leading products.

Your responsibility will be to deliver embedded software solutions across a broad range of applications areas, particularly in sensor interrogation and electronic control.

As well as developing solutions from concept to finish product, you will also support the continual development of existing systems.

As the successful candidate you will have 2+ Years focus on Embedded Software, with strong experience working with embedded C/C++.

Other skills that would be of interest to my client include experience of real time signal processing using embedded systems, low level interfacing protocol (SPi, I2C or UART), knowledge of Linux or Python.

Industry experience is essential, and for the right candidate my client can offer a competitive salary, as well as excellent opportunities for growth within their expanding organisation.

Experience:

The successful candidate will have 2+ years’ experience and be educated to degree level.

Salary: £25-40k per annum - depending on your experience.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested.

Skills: Embedded C/C++, Software Development, SPI, I2C, UART, Python, Linux.

Mid-Senior .Net Developer in Leeds - £35,000 - £55,000

A fantastic opportunity has become available in Leeds for a .Net Developer, in state-of-the-art offices with a close-knit team with a passion for what they do.

My client is a Digital Agency, who, since starting around 4 years ago and has been successfully growing ever since. They are looking to expand their exciting team with a mid-senior .Net developer with at least 3 years' experience.

This role is unique as the potential to progress within the company is huge, you will even have the opportunity to manage your own team!

The required Skill-Set fir the role:

** .Net Core

** C#

** Application development with TDD

** SQL Server

** Agile/Scrum

Beneficial experience:

** Azure

** Front-end test framework e.g. Jasmine, Karma

My client is offering a great benefits package to match - with a flexible salary and the potential to work partially remote! - There are also other great perks such as free car parking in Leeds city center!

If you are wanting to progress into your next role, where you have unlimited room to grow and build on your skill set, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Interviews are ongoing, so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity - APPLY NOW.

Mid-Senior .Net Developer in Leeds - £35,000 - £55,000

A fantastic opportunity has become available in Leeds for a .Net Developer, in state-of-the-art offices with a close-knit team with a passion for what they do.

My client is a Digital Agency, who, since starting around 4 years ago and has been successfully growing ever since. They are looking to expand their exciting team with a mid-senior .Net developer with at least 3 years' experience.

This role is unique as the potential to progress within the company is huge, you will even have the opportunity to manage your own team!

The required Skill-Set fir the role:

** .Net Core

** C#

** Application development with TDD

** SQL Server

** Agile/Scrum

Beneficial experience:

** Azure

** Front-end test framework e.g. Jasmine, Karma

My client is offering a great benefits package to match - with a flexible salary and the potential to work partially remote! - There are also other great perks such as free car parking in Leeds city center!

If you are wanting to progress into your next role, where you have unlimited room to grow and build on your skill set, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Interviews are ongoing, so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity - APPLY NOW.

IT Service Desk Operations Engineer (Shift) - Bath, Somerset - up to £30,000 per annum + benefits

Are you a skilled Service Desk / IT Support Engineer looking for your next challenge?

I currently have multiple positions available for talented individuals within IT Support and Service Desk.

Working for a leading Software Company specialising in the provision of products to the retail industry you will play a key role in the management and resolution of tickets for my customers diverse client base.

This is a great chance to join an expanding and supportive business where you will have the chance to grow yourself and develop within your personal career as they continuously look for people to step up in the business.

Skills wise you will have a foundation knowledge of the following areas;

• 2 years previous IT Support (up to a 2nd line)
• Experience of Core IT Tech such as DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Routing & Swtiching etc.
• Creation and editing of Shell Scripts (BASH, Python etc.)
• Linux - THIS IS ESSENTIAL
• Virtualisation tech - VMWare / Hyper-V etc.

This role will require 4 on 4 off shift rotations with a yearly bonus of £6,000 for working on shift.

If you think this could be the type of role that would be of interest then please apply within and I will be in contact to discuss the position

I look forward to hearing from you!

Jacob Cook / Sanderson PLC

IT Service Desk Operations Engineer (Shift) - Bath, Somerset - up to £30,000 per annum + benefits

Are you a skilled Service Desk / IT Support Engineer looking for your next challenge?

I currently have multiple positions available for talented individuals within IT Support and Service Desk.

Working for a leading Software Company specialising in the provision of products to the retail industry you will play a key role in the management and resolution of tickets for my customers diverse client base.

This is a great chance to join an expanding and supportive business where you will have the chance to grow yourself and develop within your personal career as they continuously look for people to step up in the business.

Skills wise you will have a foundation knowledge of the following areas;

• 2 years previous IT Support (up to a 2nd line)
• Experience of Core IT Tech such as DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Routing & Swtiching etc.
• Creation and editing of Shell Scripts (BASH, Python etc.)
• Linux - THIS IS ESSENTIAL
• Virtualisation tech - VMWare / Hyper-V etc.

This role will require 4 on 4 off shift rotations with a yearly bonus of £6,000 for working on shift.

If you think this could be the type of role that would be of interest then please apply within and I will be in contact to discuss the position

I look forward to hearing from you!

Jacob Cook / Sanderson PLC