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Victrex
Robert Walters helped Victrex, a global leader in polymer solutions, quickly fill senior supply chain and procurement roles within 3 weeks. Our targeted approach and strong networks delivered top candidates fast, leading to a successful partnership.
Case study
Victrex is a global leader in high-performance polymer solutions, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Victrex drives advancements in material science to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.
- Service: Procurement & Supply Chain Recruitment
- Industry: Advanced Materials Manufacturing
- Size: 900+ employees
- Locations: Global
A talent acquisition project success story
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100%
of roles filled within a short timescale
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3
week deadline to complete hiring and fill the roles
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5
working days to supply high-quality shortlists
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85
roles across four countries for the project
The challenge
Victrex faced challenges recruiting for several senior roles due to their investment in supply chain systems and category management frameworks. These roles required professionals with specialised expertise in inventory management, planning processes, procurement, and category management. Previous attempts to recruit through generalist agencies were unsuccessful, leading to delays and unmet hiring needs. Victrex needed a trusted recruitment partner capable of delivering high-quality candidates within a tight timeframe.
Setting up the partnership
Robert Walters’ procurement and supply chain division collaborated closely with Victrex to understand their specific requirements for each role. The team developed a tailored strategy that leveraged passive candidate pools alongside active search methods. This included targeted LinkedIn searches, job board advertising, and tapping into Robert Walters’ extensive database of supply chain professionals to secure high-quality referrals.
A detailed market mapping exercise enabled the team to intelligently target candidates who matched Victrex’s desired skills profile. By combining industry expertise with strategic outreach efforts, we ensured that the opportunities were presented to the right talent pool.
The solution
To address Victrex’s recruitment needs effectively:
- We conducted an in-depth analysis of the market to identify suitable candidates quickly.
- Leveraged our established networks and relationships within the supply chain sector to source top-tier talent.
- Delivered high-quality shortlists within 5 working days after gathering requirements.
This approach allowed us to meet strict deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards in candidate selection.
Key results
Our partnership with Victrex delivered outstanding results:
- Successfully placed all required roles (Head of Global Logistics, Head of Supply Chain Planning, Interim Supply Chain Consultant, Procurement Manager, and Category Manager) within the 3-week deadline.
- Built a strong relationship with Victrex, resulting in exclusive recruitment rights for supply chain, procurement, and logistics positions moving forward.
Client testimonial
“Robert Walters were quick to get a grasp of what we were looking for, for each specific role. They 100% delivered on expectations and we will definitely work with Robert Walters again.
What stands out to me is the relationships they build within the business. They know their markets really well and quickly identified really strong candidates – working collaboratively as a partnership is what we value.”
Ellie Levens
Head of HR Operations at Victrex
Testimonial
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Crucial supply chain roles filled within 3 weeks
"Robert Walters were quick to get a grasp of what we were looking for, for each specific role. They 100% delivered on expectations and we will definitely work with Robert Walters again.
What stands out to me is the relationships they build within the business. They know their markets really well and quickly identified really strong candidates – working collaboratively as a partnership is what we value."
Ellie Levens
Victrex
Head of HR Operations
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