Contingency or Retained Procurement Recruitment – Which is Right for Your Business?

At Beaumont Select, we understand that every organisation has different recruitment priorities. Whether you need to recruit quickly through a contingency recruitment solution or require a dedicated retained executive search for a business-critical appointment, we tailor our approach to deliver the very best Procurement, Supply Chain and Vendor Management talent.

For more than 25 years, we have helped blue-chip organisations, FTSE-listed companies, major brands and ambitious SMEs recruit exceptional Procurement, Supply Chain and Vendor Management professionals throughout the UK and internationally.

Whichever solution you choose, our objective remains the same:

• Deliver outstanding candidates, not simply CVs.
• Reduce time-to-hire.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience.
• Secure the very best long-term fit for your organisation.

Our consistently high interview-to-placement ratios demonstrate the quality of our search, assessment and selection process.

Option 1 – Contingency Procurement Recruitment

Our contingency recruitment service is ideal when you want access to specialist Procurement Recruiters with no recruitment fee payable until your successful candidate starts work.

What You Can Expect

Access to Exceptional Procurement Talent

• A highly targeted database of over 30,000 Procurement, Supply Chain and Vendor Management professionals
• Extensive networks of both active and passive candidates
• Access to professionals who are often unavailable through job advertising alone

Genuine Procurement Recruitment Specialists

Unlike generalist recruitment agencies, Procurement Recruitment is all we do.

Our consultants possess over 100 years of combined Procurement Recruitment experience, giving clients unrivalled knowledge of:

• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• Vendor Management
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Supply Chain
• Commercial Management
• Procurement Transformation

This specialist expertise enables us to understand both the technical requirements of the role and the cultural fit needed for long-term success.

Proven Search Methodology

Every assignment benefits from:

• Dedicated Candidate Research support
• Experienced Procurement Recruitment Consultants
• Comprehensive candidate assessment
• Detailed market intelligence
• Structured interviewing
• Skills and behavioural evaluation
• Thorough reference checking

Trusted by Leading Organisations

We have successfully recruited Procurement and Supply Chain professionals for blue-chip organisations, global brands, public sector organisations and growing businesses across the UK, Europe and internationally.

Quality You Can Depend Upon

Our ISO 9001 certified recruitment processes ensure consistency, transparency and continual improvement throughout every recruitment assignment.

Combined with our collaborative and honest approach, this has resulted in outstanding levels of repeat business and long-term client relationships.

More than 95% of both clients and candidates tell us they would happily work with Beaumont Select again.

Commercially Risk-Free

With our contingency recruitment service:

You pay nothing until your chosen candidate starts work.

Option 2 – Retained Procurement Executive Search

For senior appointments, confidential assignments or difficult-to-fill specialist positions, many organisations choose our Retained Procurement Executive Search service.

A retained search provides greater focus, dedicated resources and a structured recruitment campaign designed to secure the very best talent available in the market.

Retained Recruitment May Be Right If:

• Previous recruitment campaigns have not been successful.
• Other recruitment agencies have been unable to identify suitable candidates.
• The skills you require are scarce or highly specialised.
• The appointment is strategically important to your business.
• You require a defined recruitment timetable.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• You want to engage the very best Procurement talent available.
• You want a genuine search of the entire market rather than relying solely on active job seekers.

Why Choose Retained Recruitment?

In addition to every benefit included within our contingency service, a retained search allows us to deliver an even more comprehensive recruitment campaign.

Dedicated Search Resource

Your assignment receives priority within our business.

We allocate dedicated recruitment consultants, candidate researchers and, where appropriate, targeted advertising campaigns specifically for your vacancy.

A Deeper Understanding of Your Business

We invest significantly more time at the outset to understand:

• Your organisation
• Business strategy
• Company culture
• Leadership style
• Technical requirements
• Career opportunity
• Long-term objectives

This enables us to become genuine ambassadors for your organisation when approaching senior Procurement professionals.

Priority Market Search

Because the assignment is retained, we can conduct a more comprehensive search across the Procurement market, proactively identifying and engaging passive candidates who are unlikely to apply directly to advertisements.

Stronger Employer Brand Representation

Senior Procurement professionals expect to understand the strategic importance of an opportunity before considering a move.

A retained partnership enables us to present your organisation professionally, consistently and confidentially, helping to maximise candidate engagement.

Greater Confidence of Success

Retained recruitment allows us to dedicate the time and resources needed to identify the strongest available candidates, rather than simply the most readily available candidates.

For business-critical Procurement appointments, this often delivers the highest quality recruitment outcome.

Flexible Fee Structure

Retained assignments typically spread recruitment costs across the duration of the project.

A typical payment schedule is:

• One-third at project commencement
• One-third upon presentation of the shortlisted candidates
• Final payment when your successful candidate commences employment

Which Recruitment Solution is Best?

Whether you choose Contingency Procurement Recruitment or a Retained Procurement Executive Search, Beaumont Select provides the same commitment to quality, professionalism and exceptional customer service.

If you would like impartial advice on which recruitment solution is most appropriate for your organisation, our experienced Procurement Recruitment Consultants would be delighted to help.

Call: +44 (0)1403 248 448

Email: info@beselect.co.uk

Let's discuss how we can help you secure the Procurement, Supply Chain or Vendor Management talent your organisation needs to succeed.

To discuss your needs further please telephone the team on +44 (0)1403 248 448 or email us at info@beselect.co.uk