Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Preparing for and running tenders for framework style contracts Extensive knowledge of UCR regulations Category management Stakeholder engagement and management Understand Process & Systems Ariba...  more ->

Our client is a leading organisation with operations across the UK, employing over 3,000 people. They are urgently looking to take on an IT Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role within their UK business. Key Responsibilities: The IT Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement plans that align with the company's goals and objectives. This role involves leading strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and evaluate potential vendors, assessing their capabilities, and negotiating favourable terms and pricing. Additionally, the manager will...  more ->

Data and Analytics Developer Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Data and Analytics Developer with extensive experience in ETL/ELT, data warehousing/business intelligence methodologies, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling big data, cloud technology, and unstructured data, along with a deep understanding of relevant tools and technologies. Key Responsibilities Demonstrate detailed working knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing/business intelligence methodologies, and best practices. Handle big data, cloud technology, and unstructured...  more ->

Introduction: Our client is embarking on an exciting transformation program focused on implementing S/4HANA on RISE in an 18-month greenfield initiative. They are looking for a highly skilled candidate to lead and support this critical transformation. Responsibilities: Leverage advanced proficiency in SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) to provide expert guidance and support throughout the implementation life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze client requirements and craft customized SAP SCM solutions. Provide expert technical guidance and support to project teams...  more ->

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial and Finance Contract and Supplier Relationship Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for managing our supplier relationships and strategies, overseeing the commercial management of third-party contracts, supporting business case development, and enhancing our budget management and business support processes. Principal Accountabilities Supplier Relationship Management and Strategy: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure strategic alignment and mutual benefit. Lead the evaluation and...  more ->

A central Government organisation is seeking 2 experienced Commercial/Contract Analysts to join them on 6-month contracts working remotely. The work will involve taking forward an action plan to address one of the providers performance (eg testing whether each deliverable is fit for purpose) and to test the providers performance against the KPIs as best they can. The work will also involve Statement of Requirements and in particular performance. Skills Required for the work Understanding of public sector commercial contracts. Understanding of end-to-end procurement and supplier chain services...  more ->

Technical Consultant As a Technical Consultant for this innovative and transformation focused consultancy, you will become part of a very experienced and diverse team who focus on adapting to their client's needs. With wide ranging transformation projects across Central Government, Defence, Intelligence/Security and Emergency Services, this role offers an extensive list of programmes to get your teeth into - if you like to see your work have an impact, this is the place for you. With IT and digital strategy at the forefront of your mind, you'll have a view on operating models, technology...  more ->

A Group IT Service Design and Transition Manager is being sought at the start of a journey as our customer continue to transition to a Group IT function. This is a newly created position to be moulded by successful applicant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing technology transitions and managing design projects. Client Details Our client is a well-established manufacturing and production company based in Gloucestershire. They are a large, international organisation with a workforce of over 7,500 employees globally. The company is known for its commitment to innovation...  more ->

Job Title : Senior Systems Administrator Location: Clapham, Fully Onsite Work Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30 Job Type: Contract Job Overview We are working with an Educational institution who are looking for a Senior Systems Administrator who will oversee the IT needs and requirements of staff and students. The Senior Systems Administrator will be responsible for covering a Senior Engineer. The successful Senior System Administrator will be providing 3rd line support, dealing with Exchange issues, troubleshooting and administrating Azure Active Directory, managing the Office 365 and...  more ->

Procurement Manager (Indirect & Professional Services) I am currently looking for a contractor Procurement Manager (Indirect & Professional Services) can be based either Wokingham or Warwick , Travel for workshop, stakeholder, and supplier meetings. A couple of days a month. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents,...  more ->

Procurement Manager - Public Sector - 6 -month - £536 (inside Ir35) Central Government Client now requires a Procurement Manager to take ownership of varied tasks to successfully contract digital partner services. The Procurement Manager will have a strong background as a procurement and programme leader with a proven record of delivery in 5 case Business Case Creation and the Development of Green Book compliant business cases. The Procurement Manager will have experience in the management of multi-disciplinary procurement teams and have a strong background within the public sector. The...  more ->

IT Operations Manager - Hybrid Our client, based in the West Drayton area have an exciting opportunity for an IT Operations Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Due to internal promotions, the IT Operations manager will lead their IT Operations team located in the West Drayton area which consists of 6-7 full time employees, covering 1st to 3rd line support plus a range of key suppliers and consultants. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the organisations EMEA IT service, ensuring it remains accessible and secure to their computer users consisting of over 3000...  more ->

IT Business Manager We have a fantastic opportunity with one of our biggest clients who are looking for an IT Business Manager IT Business Manager: This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with strong commercial management experience in a cross functional IT department, to join the team as an IT Business Manager. The IT Business Manager is a newly created opportunity, and the successful candidate will provide professional oversight of the IT departments approach to budgeting, cost optimisation, asset management and service cost management. Here are some of the main skills and...  more ->

Security Architect Full Time Contract Inside IR35 Basingstoke High Level of Security Clearance required Brief Overview of role/project: We are looking for a security architect to ensure technical designs for new system solution meet security requirements. Your role will be to perform the usual gambit of technical security architecture to feed into the critical design elements of all scrum teams eg Attend design surgery and champion security design decisions through approvals Write and update security documentation for ToAs (formerly RMADs, SyOPs, POAM etc) Storage, data repositories, boundary...  more ->

The Programme Manager leads end-to-end project and programme management and the implementation of robust processes to deliver requirements while ensuring value for money. The role contributes to the long-term financial performance of the companies projects and programmes through effective operational and financial performance management. Looking for a PM who has experience with DFID who designed programmes either in Education, Health, Charity or similar. This role is NOT an IT role so if you specialise in IT, this is not suitable You will lead and manage end-to-end product, project, programme...  more ->

Commercial Director Up to £780 per day Global data and insights consultancy are looking for a Commercial Director to join them on a contract basis. Responsibilities Provide financial and commercial support to the Global Client Leads Lead all commercial & contract conversations with global clients Act as the main point of contact for Client Procurement Actively participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's) large scale global pitches/RFPs, working alongside Global Client Leads, Client Service, Pricing and Finance teams. Taking ownership of the commercial and financial and collaborating with...  more ->

Finshore are pleased to partner with a London based Asset Manager to find them a Technical Delivery Lead for a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. The role of the Hands-on' Technical Delivery Lead (TDL) aligns with the company's purpose through supporting the delivery of innovative, supportable, and sustainable solutions that help them achieve its vision of being a leading provider of pensions and investments. The role of TDL will focus on delivering a pipeline of technical solutions within the Business IT team, where each solution is aligned with established business needs and objectives....  more ->

Manager, Strategic Cost Transformation Why this job matters As the Strategic Cost Transformation Manager within the Control Tower team, you will be pivotal in driving organizational change towards a cost-conscious mindset and orchestrating cost savings initiatives from inception to maturity. This role entails overseeing and enhancing cost-saving measures and managing relationships with stakeholders, across Product, Procurement, Service, and Sales segments. Your leadership will be crucial in aligning these initiatives with the strategic goals of the organization. What you'll be doing Lead the...  more ->

Daily rate: £430 inside IR35 Location: hybrid/2d/w in London Duration: 12 months with possible extension Key Knowledge/Skills Detailed working knowledge of ETL/ELT, data warehousing/business intelligence methodologies and best practice including dealing with big data, cloud technology and unstructured data and the relative required approaches Knowledge of star schema structure & design, detailed understanding of Kimball & Inmon and hybrid data warehouse design Detailed knowledge using cloud data products like Data Factory, Event Hubs, Data Lake, Synapse, Azure SQL server. Detailed knowledge...  more ->

Senior Developer (Data & Analytics) £450-£550 Inside IR35 12 months Hybrid Working - 2 full days a week working in London Talent are seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer with extensive experience in ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing/business intelligence methodologies, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling big data, cloud technologies, and unstructured data, along with a deep understanding of star schema structure and hybrid data warehouse design. As a Developer your key responsibilities will be: Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT...  more ->