Procurement Manager (I.t)

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Property, the Procurement Manager (I.T) provides leadership and oversight for end-to-end procurement from strategy design to execution. You will have real determination and a positive 'can do' attitude. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the sourcing process for suppliers, contracts, and technology subcategory areas.

The role is responsible for developing a business-centric procurement strategy that delivers for the future requirements of the Future System Operator (FSO), and leading a small team to manage, ensuring compliance with the policies and frameworks whilst leveraging spend across the IT and technology category.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

Key accountabilities (optional)

• To interface and influence across I.T categories and suppliers. Building, maintaining, and influencing stakeholder relationships to ensure clear alignment between procurement and wider business planning.
• Providing leadership beyond procurement, by seeing the bigger picture, and focussing on the things that will make the biggest difference to the overall FSO strategy.
• Managing stakeholders, including initial outreach, strategy development and demand management. Takes a collaborative approach to enhancing critical relationships with internal stakeholders, generating mutual value for procurement and the organisation. Acting as the interface between internal stakeholders, procurement team and suppliers.
• Building and releasing RFPs where required. Negotiating with new and existing suppliers. Supplier management during selection process.
• Managing full tender process and present sourcing recommendations for approval at an Executive level by demonstrating expertise on the procurement process followed and by providing clear rationale to support decisions.
• Actively considering the future needs of the FSO business, influencing and implementing sustainable supply chain opportunities aligned with the business strategy.
• Driving effective sourcing and category management, support standardised and centralised reporting, manage demand, track value delivery, support relevant category initiatives and coordinate with the key stakeholders to lead on end-to-end procurement.
• Responsible for ensuring all sourcing are fully compliant with the compliance/governance frameworks. Accountable for effective controls, risk management and mitigation and delegation of activity with the defined framework.
• Leading the I.T Procurement category team, as well as executing projects and programmes. Track record of strategic leadership, managing others and working with cross-functional teams. Plays a mentorship and coaching role where required

What we do isn’t just important - it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has/is:

• A recognised degree in business or engineering. A postgraduate business management qualification is preferred. An appropriate professional registration would be an advantage.
• MBA or equivalent. Exposure to executive development programmes and/or specialist supply chain programmes.
• An experienced Negotiator who is skilled in using a range of negotiating tactics to achieve commercial and non-commercial outcomes. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and strong communication skills at all levels.
• An in-depth understanding of the supply market within Digital, Data and Technology, and the ability to determine opportunities for cost reduction and supplier performance enhancement is critical.
• The ability to form long-term internal and external business relationships, manage change and provide strategic leadership is essential. Ensures the organisation and its suppliers enter contracts aware of the relevant deliverables, timescales, costs, risks and other commitments.
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to think strategically about future requirements.

What you’ll get

A very competitive salary as well as your base salary, you will receive a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance, private medical insurance, 28 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.