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1. International SAP contract and permanent resources

2. References
In my capacity as CIO for Enersys Europe I have worked closely with Portland for a number of
years. We have had a fairly continuous need for experienced SAP resource, both permanent and
contract, which has resulted in Portland being successful in placing a number of good candidates with
us.
Not only are Portland extremely professional in everything they do but they are always personable in
their approach. I look forward to working with them for many years to come.
John Lashbrook, CIO, EnerSys Europe
Having been a client of Portland Resourcing since July 2007 and recruited 30 + specialist SAP
contractors in that period I can certainly vouch for their excellence in identifying difficult-to-find
candidates and following through with perfect vetting tailored per client.
They are also very respectful of the client's time constraints and offer a tremendous, and ongoing,
service to their contractors. In allocating a primary contact for the J&J business they provide great
comfort in prioritising your business each and every time. I recommend every potential client to afford
them the time to learn your business which will allow them to be proactive in building candidate
benches best suited to your specialism should you require to reach out to them with a requirement.“
David MacAskill - Senior Vendor Management Specialist - J&J/JJPRO

3. Our background
Niche expertise
SAP recruitment since 1996
International with offices in London, Frankfurt and Paris
Current contractors working globally including: the whole of Europe, Asia and the USA.
Mature with € 15 million turnover
Major SAP contract and permanent resource relationships (30 consultants +) with global institutions like PepsiCo
International and Nestlé GLOBE.
Quality-orientated
In-house SAP capability to assure recruitment quality and high levels of technical understanding. In the last 12
months we achieved a market-leading ratio of 2.9 CVs sent per placement.

4. Managing volume
A pedigree of close relationships
Over 50% of our business comes from sole supplier arrangements.
Simple communication channels
You will have one main point of contact at Portland, and another in place for cover / emergencies. This
means you only need to brief us once.
Dedicated support staff
Our back-office resourcing team is experienced at delivering high volumes of interviews in short timeframes (we
recruited 25 people to Wrigleys over 10 days). Our support staff handle all aspects of billing, payments, visas,
travel booking and accommodation (where relevant). This means our consultants arrive on-site focused solely on
the project.
Mechanisms to save you time
We will commit to sending you only three applications per role. These people will be technically interviewed,
referenced and character assessed. You can be confident in the quality of our applications.

5. Managing volume: some recent major assignments
Client Brief Client feedback
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Portland
One of two suppliers to an 18-country, 5000-user SAP Resourcing. We have formed a close relationship and
convergence project. We recruited 31 people : SAP they are a trusted business partner. The quality of the
consultants and project managers. candidates has been exceptional and the service we
receive first rate. We are looking forward to continuing
London, UK / Bremen, Germany / Vélizy, France our productive relationship”.
Phill Hayes - HR Director - Kraft Foods International
Sole supplier for its global SAP systems replacement. "Portland deliver quality resources fast and are
We recruited 35 people : consultants and project extremely responsive to our changing needs. … In
managers. the cut-throat world of SAP project resourcing
Portland are an oasis of calm and capability".
Chicago, USA / Munich, Germany / Guangzhou, China Ian Hines - Program Director
One of two suppliers for an European SAP “Portland has succeeded in recruiting over twenty
harmonisation and re-implementation project. consultants for the project at various sites across
Portland recruited 28 people : consultants, project Europe, adhering to a wide range of specific
managers, regional IT Managers. requirements including skills, languages and
character fit. … On a personal level I find them
Berlin, Germany / Bruges, Belgium professional and easy to deal with”.
Katherine Rummery - IS HR Manager

6. Our methodology
With offices in London, Frankfurt and Paris we combine global
efficiency with local presence. Our multinational staff use traditional recruitment
skills and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the right candidate wherever you need.
Database of
>87000 Networking,
Personal
knowledge referral,
headhunting
As specialists we
most often Many of the best
personally know The most consultants are
the people we suitable person not available on
represent to you. for your need the open market.
We locate, contact
and provide
access to the best.
Internet

7. The selection process
We ensure the highest quality of consultants :
What we do How it benefits you
Detailed telephone or Targeted matching of experience,
face-to-face interview motivations and soft skills
Full technical interview by in-house Detailed understanding of candidate skill level,
consultants and vetting of consulting abilities capabilities and team-based abilities
Telephone referencing Removes candidates with exaggerated CVs
and those with interpersonal issues
Portland Resourcing delivers the right SAP professional for your role :
-> It is the quality and thoroughness of our selection and qualification processes that most differentiates
us from our competitors.
-> Over the past year, Portland Resourcing has maintained a ratio of 2.9 CVs sent per placement made.
This is industry-leading.

8. Your benefits: customer focus and recruiting transparency
Cost control
We work to fixed, transparent margins - this will keep our relationship open. We can also work to agreed rate
bands so that all contractors work to similar fees ensuring no friction and pay rise demands within the team. We
fully manage all visa and tax issues.
A personalised approach : customer focus is forged on the client and candidate side
Through our network of key SAP experts we provide first-hand knowledge and in-depth information on different
technologies and markets to our clients. Since 1996 the relationship between Portland Resourcing and the SAP
specialists we represent has become one of trust, in which transparency about client needs and expectations
play a key role. This ensures customer focus on the client and candidate side.
Top quality
You will get the skilled consultants you want to work with - wherever you need them. We ensure a thorough
understanding of the project and team culture. Each candidate will be interviewed by our in-house consultants
to ensure matching technical and consulting abilities : thus, the consultants we propose to you will provide the
same full range of IT and consulting expertise as the ones we deliver to global players such as Deloitte or
Nestlé GLOBE.
Risk management
A full refund and immediate replacement of consultants is offered where necessary. Contractors are offered
bonuses for successful assignment completion to ensure continuity of the project team.

9. Contact
René Mutzbauer
Account Manager
E-mail: rmutzbauer@portland-resourcing.com
http://www.portland-resourcing.com
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