Role: OVO-View Location: Must be commutable to our London hub Team: Procurement Working pattern: Full time / 12 Month FTC Reporting to: Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: fast-paced, evolving, rewarding Top 3 qualities for this role: Analytical, strategic, adaptable Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. We're looking for candidates who can travel easily to our London hub . You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO: At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet: Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. We're looking to hire a Senior Buyer into the Procurement team to support delivery of Plan Zero across the Technology category; driving the best outcome for the planet when considering how we purchase software, hardware, services, hosting and more! This role in a nutshell: This role is an entry level role in our Procurement function. Working alongside a Procurement Manager, you will be supporting the Senior Procurement Manager with the sourcing of a wide range of indirect products and services within our Technology category. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional stakeholder management across a wide range of business stakeholders, both within Technology and anywhere else in OVO that Tech is sourced whilst highlighting and tracking risk. Your key outcomes will be: Business partnering with operational stakeholders (i.e Heads of Departments and Managers) Contributing to the development of various category strategies (including but not limited to Software, Hardware, Professional Services, Data Services and Networks & Telco) Gathering and manipulating relevant data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers Contributing to savings strategies and opportunity analysis Liaising with supporting functions such as Legal and Finance, ensuring relevant budgets and legal terms are in place. Educating OVO stakeholders on the procurement policy and process Maintaining Procurement systems used for contract management and e Sourcing Supporting with the implementation of new procurement systems and processes Other ad hoc tasks as required Within your first 3 months you'll: With agreement with the Senior Procurement Manager, have commenced category strategies focusing on Data and Networks & Telco. Be confident Be known in your business area and by key collaborators as the recruiter for the job Be familiar with OVO's hiring processes, our ATS and our other systems You'll be a successful Senior Buyer, Tech at OVO if you Are MCIPS level 4 qualified (or working towards this) with at least 3 years experience in a similar role (desired) Able to pick up new processes, systems and ways of working quickly and effectively Good relationship management skills, able to build a trusting relationship both internally with stakeholders and externally with suppliers Great organisational skills and able to manage multiple tasks at one time Willingness to learn in a coachable manner Able to effectively prioritise workloads balancing importance and urgency whilst managing stakeholder expectations Good presentation and communication skills Able to apply skills beyond the traditional functions of Procurement and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues IT literate (knowledge of Procurement systems desirable) You should also be a delivery focused self starter, team-oriented and with a collaborative, pragmatic approach A foundational understanding of category management practices Exposure to energy and technology businesses (desirable) Let's talk about what's in it for you: We'll pay you between £43,120 - £47,041 depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. For your health: With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more. For your wellbeing: With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more. For your lifestyle: With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations. For your home: Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. For your commute: Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans. For your Belonging: To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Role: OVO-View Location: Must be commutable to our London hub Team: Procurement Working pattern: Full time / 12 Month FTC Reporting to: Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: fast-paced, evolving, rewarding Top 3 qualities for this role: Analytical, strategic, adaptable Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. We're looking for candidates who can travel easily to our London hub . You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO: At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet: Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. We're looking to hire a Senior Buyer into the Procurement team to support delivery of Plan Zero across the Technology category; driving the best outcome for the planet when considering how we purchase software, hardware, services, hosting and more! This role in a nutshell: This role is an entry level role in our Procurement function. Working alongside a Procurement Manager, you will be supporting the Senior Procurement Manager with the sourcing of a wide range of indirect products and services within our Technology category. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional stakeholder management across a wide range of business stakeholders, both within Technology and anywhere else in OVO that Tech is sourced whilst highlighting and tracking risk. Your key outcomes will be: Business partnering with operational stakeholders (i.e Heads of Departments and Managers) Contributing to the development of various category strategies (including but not limited to Software, Hardware, Professional Services, Data Services and Networks & Telco) Gathering and manipulating relevant data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers Contributing to savings strategies and opportunity analysis Liaising with supporting functions such as Legal and Finance, ensuring relevant budgets and legal terms are in place. Educating OVO stakeholders on the procurement policy and process Maintaining Procurement systems used for contract management and e Sourcing Supporting with the implementation of new procurement systems and processes Other ad hoc tasks as required Within your first 3 months you'll: With agreement with the Senior Procurement Manager, have commenced category strategies focusing on Data and Networks & Telco. Be confident Be known in your business area and by key collaborators as the recruiter for the job Be familiar with OVO's hiring processes, our ATS and our other systems You'll be a successful Senior Buyer, Tech at OVO if you Are MCIPS level 4 qualified (or working towards this) with at least 3 years experience in a similar role (desired) Able to pick up new processes, systems and ways of working quickly and effectively Good relationship management skills, able to build a trusting relationship both internally with stakeholders and externally with suppliers Great organisational skills and able to manage multiple tasks at one time Willingness to learn in a coachable manner Able to effectively prioritise workloads balancing importance and urgency whilst managing stakeholder expectations Good presentation and communication skills Able to apply skills beyond the traditional functions of Procurement and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues IT literate (knowledge of Procurement systems desirable) You should also be a delivery focused self starter, team-oriented and with a collaborative, pragmatic approach A foundational understanding of category management practices Exposure to energy and technology businesses (desirable) Let's talk about what's in it for you: We'll pay you between £43,120 - £47,041 depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. For your health: With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more. For your wellbeing: With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more. For your lifestyle: With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations. For your home: Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. For your commute: Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans. For your Belonging: To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management Salary banding: £47,580 - £57,570 Experience: Mid-level Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: Rory North - Senior Procurement Manager (Zero Carbon Living) Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Impactful, Dynamic, Driving Top 3 qualities for this role: Entrepreneurial, Organised, Negotiator In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work, the company really cares for its people and it won a Times best place to work award in 2023! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get to actively participate in a Procurement transformation." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within OVO's Procurement Team which sits within the Finance area, with a directive to drive value from the supplier ecosystem. Buying goods or services is a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns to smart meters and everything in between. Our suppliers have a huge impact on the planet, so we have some extraordinary sustainability goals also! This role in a nutshell: This is a 'Directs' Procurement role that will see you taking ownership for the contracting category and business partnering with the OVO teams that deliver energy efficient homes for our clients and customers. In addition to individual houses, OVO work with all kinds of organisations to make buildings greener, from local authorities to independent businesses and housing associations. We need to find the best contracting partners to fulfill installation of inventive green features like insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels. This Procurement Manager role underpins the growth plans for these teams (Energy Solutions & Zero Carbon Living) by proactively; Seeking out opportunities to improve buy prices to enable stronger margins with contractors Establishing a robust supply chain that can support the needed scale Creating agile ways of working that help the business navigate the procurement process in an efficient manner Helping de-risk delivery through strong contractual negotiations with suppliers, flowing down client terms where needed and positioning strategic framework agreements In addition, as these categories grow you will have a secondary responsibility for OVO's zero-carbon living hardware for Solar + Storage. This is buying the panels and batteries that will help to propel customer decarbonisation forwards by harnessing the power of the sun, now there's a forward-thinking idea! We need a passionate and driven individual to develop the category strategy to secure the right supply chain for this with Plan Zero in mind. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Optimally partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Leading negotiations with the supply base, driving value based commercial and contractual outcomes Partnering with the business to choose the right suppliers and technology, at the optimal cost and quality by working closely with partners in the energy solutions, commercial, finance and sustainability teams Working with the Senior Procurement Manager to establish the most appropriate supply chain models for each of the varied sub-categories of efficiency contractors, retrofit materials, solar and energy storage Managing risk by conducting appropriate due diligence on new suppliers and working closely with the Supplier Management team to ensure end to end supplier management approach is in place Contributing to the development of category strategies by understanding the broader industry landscapes and supplier marketplace and the commercial and non-commercial factors influencing the category Ensuring all relevant OVO partners are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process, monitoring and reporting on compliance Helping to implement new process and optimise ways of working whilst chipping in towards a positive team culture Within your first 3 months month you'll have: Engaged multiple new and existing suppliers, acting as an ambassador for OVO Delivered analysis on supplier commercial proposals, ensuring any levers and opportunities for cost optimisation are reviewed with a strong focus on generating the best value for OVO Established strong relationships with key partners and supporting business functions Developed a 2024 pipeline of key activities and opportunities that will enable the business to succeed Systems: Workday Strategic Sourcing, Google Workspace You'll be a successful Procurement Manager at OVO if you Enjoy building trusting relationships both internally with team members and externally with suppliers Are able to pick up new processes, systems and ways of working quickly and effectively and problem solve in order to improve them Have experience of the Solar and Storage categories as well as renewable energy measures and retrofit supply chains (nice to have) Strong organisational skills and able to handle multiple tasks at one time Have a proven understanding on construction contracts as well as private commercial contracting Willingness to self drive learning and development and allow yourself to be coachable (OVO have some excellent tools to support you on your journey) Can call on strong and creative negotiation skills and bring these to bear, driving phenomenal commercial outcomes for OVO Able to effectively prioritise work loads, balancing importance and vitality whilst handling stakeholder expectations Strong presentation and communication skills which enable you to take people on a journey (story telling) Able to apply skills beyond the traditional functions of Procurement and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues Comfortable sharing your thoughts and opinions in topics that may be out of your immediate area of expertise A delivery focused self starter and team-oriented, with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Have a foundational understanding of category management practices and able to demonstrate these Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £47,580 - £57,570, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute . click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management Salary banding: £47,580 - £57,570 Experience: Mid-level Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: Rory North - Senior Procurement Manager (Zero Carbon Living) Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Impactful, Dynamic, Driving Top 3 qualities for this role: Entrepreneurial, Organised, Negotiator In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work, the company really cares for its people and it won a Times best place to work award in 2023! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get to actively participate in a Procurement transformation." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within OVO's Procurement Team which sits within the Finance area, with a directive to drive value from the supplier ecosystem. Buying goods or services is a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns to smart meters and everything in between. Our suppliers have a huge impact on the planet, so we have some extraordinary sustainability goals also! This role in a nutshell: This is a 'Directs' Procurement role that will see you taking ownership for the contracting category and business partnering with the OVO teams that deliver energy efficient homes for our clients and customers. In addition to individual houses, OVO work with all kinds of organisations to make buildings greener, from local authorities to independent businesses and housing associations. We need to find the best contracting partners to fulfill installation of inventive green features like insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels. This Procurement Manager role underpins the growth plans for these teams (Energy Solutions & Zero Carbon Living) by proactively; Seeking out opportunities to improve buy prices to enable stronger margins with contractors Establishing a robust supply chain that can support the needed scale Creating agile ways of working that help the business navigate the procurement process in an efficient manner Helping de-risk delivery through strong contractual negotiations with suppliers, flowing down client terms where needed and positioning strategic framework agreements In addition, as these categories grow you will have a secondary responsibility for OVO's zero-carbon living hardware for Solar + Storage. This is buying the panels and batteries that will help to propel customer decarbonisation forwards by harnessing the power of the sun, now there's a forward-thinking idea! We need a passionate and driven individual to develop the category strategy to secure the right supply chain for this with Plan Zero in mind. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Optimally partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Leading negotiations with the supply base, driving value based commercial and contractual outcomes Partnering with the business to choose the right suppliers and technology, at the optimal cost and quality by working closely with partners in the energy solutions, commercial, finance and sustainability teams Working with the Senior Procurement Manager to establish the most appropriate supply chain models for each of the varied sub-categories of efficiency contractors, retrofit materials, solar and energy storage Managing risk by conducting appropriate due diligence on new suppliers and working closely with the Supplier Management team to ensure end to end supplier management approach is in place Contributing to the development of category strategies by understanding the broader industry landscapes and supplier marketplace and the commercial and non-commercial factors influencing the category Ensuring all relevant OVO partners are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process, monitoring and reporting on compliance Helping to implement new process and optimise ways of working whilst chipping in towards a positive team culture Within your first 3 months month you'll have: Engaged multiple new and existing suppliers, acting as an ambassador for OVO Delivered analysis on supplier commercial proposals, ensuring any levers and opportunities for cost optimisation are reviewed with a strong focus on generating the best value for OVO Established strong relationships with key partners and supporting business functions Developed a 2024 pipeline of key activities and opportunities that will enable the business to succeed Systems: Workday Strategic Sourcing, Google Workspace You'll be a successful Procurement Manager at OVO if you Enjoy building trusting relationships both internally with team members and externally with suppliers Are able to pick up new processes, systems and ways of working quickly and effectively and problem solve in order to improve them Have experience of the Solar and Storage categories as well as renewable energy measures and retrofit supply chains (nice to have) Strong organisational skills and able to handle multiple tasks at one time Have a proven understanding on construction contracts as well as private commercial contracting Willingness to self drive learning and development and allow yourself to be coachable (OVO have some excellent tools to support you on your journey) Can call on strong and creative negotiation skills and bring these to bear, driving phenomenal commercial outcomes for OVO Able to effectively prioritise work loads, balancing importance and vitality whilst handling stakeholder expectations Strong presentation and communication skills which enable you to take people on a journey (story telling) Able to apply skills beyond the traditional functions of Procurement and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues Comfortable sharing your thoughts and opinions in topics that may be out of your immediate area of expertise A delivery focused self starter and team-oriented, with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Have a foundational understanding of category management practices and able to demonstrate these Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £47,580 - £57,570, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute . click apply for full job details
Procurement Manager - Technology Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol or London, with weekly travel to our London hub But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Procurement Manager - Technology Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol or London, with weekly travel to our London hub But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! This role will be based out of our London office, with weekly travel to the office But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! This role will be based out of our London office, with weekly travel to the office But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Indirect IT Procurement Manager / Industry-Leading Professional Services Organisation / Birmingham/ Flexible Working / £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits With extensive growth plans underway, this industry-leading public sector organisation is looking to grow its procurement team and is therefore seeking an indirect IT Procurement manager to join its procurement team. You will gain exposure to a range of best-in-class stakeholders within a large and well structured procurement function, thus providing excellent opportunities for future progression and day-to-day development. You would be working within an excellent employee-centric working environment centred around individual development where flexible working is encouraged coupled with its a great company culture. Indirect IT Procurement Manager responsibilities Lead on strategic IT procurement activities across the end-to-end procurement function in relation to various sub-categories, such as software, hardware and infrastructure procurement Managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, from aligning with internal senior colleagues to effectively managing differing suppliers as well as managing a small team of 2 passionate junior procurement professionals Undertake a variety of day-to-day responsibilities, from strategic category management and negotiation to contract management and tendering To apply for this Indirect IT Procurement Manager position, you will need Ability to demonstrate past procurement success across the end-to-end IT procurement function, either generalist or specialised Strong skills surrounding negotiation, strategic sourcing and stakeholder relationship management Not a necessity, but past leadership and public procurement experience would be advantageous For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key Words : procurement manager, sourcing manager, IT procurement manager, sourcing specialist, purchasing, technology procurement, software procurement, hardware procurement, cloud procurement, telecoms procurement, data centre procurement, stakeholder relationship management, SRM, career progression, generalist procurement, indirect procurement
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Indirect IT Procurement Manager / Industry-Leading Professional Services Organisation / Birmingham/ Flexible Working / £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits With extensive growth plans underway, this industry-leading public sector organisation is looking to grow its procurement team and is therefore seeking an indirect IT Procurement manager to join its procurement team. You will gain exposure to a range of best-in-class stakeholders within a large and well structured procurement function, thus providing excellent opportunities for future progression and day-to-day development. You would be working within an excellent employee-centric working environment centred around individual development where flexible working is encouraged coupled with its a great company culture. Indirect IT Procurement Manager responsibilities Lead on strategic IT procurement activities across the end-to-end procurement function in relation to various sub-categories, such as software, hardware and infrastructure procurement Managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, from aligning with internal senior colleagues to effectively managing differing suppliers as well as managing a small team of 2 passionate junior procurement professionals Undertake a variety of day-to-day responsibilities, from strategic category management and negotiation to contract management and tendering To apply for this Indirect IT Procurement Manager position, you will need Ability to demonstrate past procurement success across the end-to-end IT procurement function, either generalist or specialised Strong skills surrounding negotiation, strategic sourcing and stakeholder relationship management Not a necessity, but past leadership and public procurement experience would be advantageous For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key Words : procurement manager, sourcing manager, IT procurement manager, sourcing specialist, purchasing, technology procurement, software procurement, hardware procurement, cloud procurement, telecoms procurement, data centre procurement, stakeholder relationship management, SRM, career progression, generalist procurement, indirect procurement
Are you an Commercial expert, with Public Sector experience? Have you lead stakeholders with strategic input and knowledge? This role sits in the Infrastructure team which is predominantly aligned to supporting underpinning network infrastructure that enables the organisation to communicate both internally and with the wider public, access critical systems and store and retrieve information. The team source solutions and manage contracts across a whole range of categories including telephony, contact centres, data centres, radio, networks and IT hardware. The team requirements are broadly balanced between running sourcing exercises for requirements and providing in-life contract management support for the large infrastructure contracts that are in place. There is also a demand for the team to provide strategic input into the evolving technology strategy. In this role you will be expected to undertake Category Management and Contract Management activity, contributing to delivering Commercial Excellence, providing a customer focused service, understanding the business need and stakeholder drivers, with the aim of becoming a trusted commercial advisor. Salary: £54,000 TO £66,356 Location: London (Hybrid role, 2/3 days in office) Essential Criteria: Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and statement of suitability, both evidencing how they meet the following essential criteria: Excellent understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment. Experience of developing and implementing procurement / contract management strategies in collaboration with the business which deliver high quality commercial outcomes and organisational benefits, whilst ensuring value for money. Experience of leading a negotiation with suppliers and successfully employing appropriate negotiating techniques based on the category sourcing strategy. Experience of developing, delivering and implementing contract management plans, evidencing commercial management and delivery in complex environments. A proven track record and detailed understanding of contract law and contract management processes. Proficient in the composition and interpretation of complex agreements/contracts. Experience in developing effective supplier relationships and the ability to resolve issues in performance or variations in supply without the need for legal or contractual recourse, working in partnership to deliver continuous improvement and innovation for all parties including complex performance management and incentivisation mechanisms. Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload whilst balancing both operationally urgent and important tasks to deliver to deadlines aligned with strong project management capabilities gained through practical professional experience, Experience working and effectively influencing stakeholders, projecting personal impact and credibility at all levels of the organisation and the external market, demonstrating an ability to influence, persuade and effectively communicates. Experience in category management, procurement and contract management of technology products, goods and services. Experience of developing and implementing category strategies.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Are you an Commercial expert, with Public Sector experience? Have you lead stakeholders with strategic input and knowledge? This role sits in the Infrastructure team which is predominantly aligned to supporting underpinning network infrastructure that enables the organisation to communicate both internally and with the wider public, access critical systems and store and retrieve information. The team source solutions and manage contracts across a whole range of categories including telephony, contact centres, data centres, radio, networks and IT hardware. The team requirements are broadly balanced between running sourcing exercises for requirements and providing in-life contract management support for the large infrastructure contracts that are in place. There is also a demand for the team to provide strategic input into the evolving technology strategy. In this role you will be expected to undertake Category Management and Contract Management activity, contributing to delivering Commercial Excellence, providing a customer focused service, understanding the business need and stakeholder drivers, with the aim of becoming a trusted commercial advisor. Salary: £54,000 TO £66,356 Location: London (Hybrid role, 2/3 days in office) Essential Criteria: Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and statement of suitability, both evidencing how they meet the following essential criteria: Excellent understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment. Experience of developing and implementing procurement / contract management strategies in collaboration with the business which deliver high quality commercial outcomes and organisational benefits, whilst ensuring value for money. Experience of leading a negotiation with suppliers and successfully employing appropriate negotiating techniques based on the category sourcing strategy. Experience of developing, delivering and implementing contract management plans, evidencing commercial management and delivery in complex environments. A proven track record and detailed understanding of contract law and contract management processes. Proficient in the composition and interpretation of complex agreements/contracts. Experience in developing effective supplier relationships and the ability to resolve issues in performance or variations in supply without the need for legal or contractual recourse, working in partnership to deliver continuous improvement and innovation for all parties including complex performance management and incentivisation mechanisms. Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload whilst balancing both operationally urgent and important tasks to deliver to deadlines aligned with strong project management capabilities gained through practical professional experience, Experience working and effectively influencing stakeholders, projecting personal impact and credibility at all levels of the organisation and the external market, demonstrating an ability to influence, persuade and effectively communicates. Experience in category management, procurement and contract management of technology products, goods and services. Experience of developing and implementing category strategies.
1st Executive are recruiting for a Tier 1 Insurance business based in the City, as they navigate a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an IT Procurement Manager to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end to end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management across Hardware, Software, Data Services, PaaS, SaaS, IT consultancy. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + 10% Bonus + Package Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the IT category within Procurement (IT hardware, Software, data services, PaaS, SaaS, IT consultancy) You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Experience in dealing with all types of IT services and outsourcing contracts Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in IT category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS Please apply and send your CV. Interviews to be arranged ASAP.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
1st Executive are recruiting for a Tier 1 Insurance business based in the City, as they navigate a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an IT Procurement Manager to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end to end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management across Hardware, Software, Data Services, PaaS, SaaS, IT consultancy. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + 10% Bonus + Package Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the IT category within Procurement (IT hardware, Software, data services, PaaS, SaaS, IT consultancy) You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Experience in dealing with all types of IT services and outsourcing contracts Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in IT category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS Please apply and send your CV. Interviews to be arranged ASAP.
Indirect IT Procurement Manager / Industry-Leading Public Sector Organisation / Birminham/ Flexible Working / £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits With extensive growth plans underway, this industry-leading public sector organisation is looking to grow its procurement team and is therefore seeking a indirect IT Procurement manager to join its procurement team. You will gain exposure to a range of best-in-class stakeholders within a large and well structured procurement function, thus providing excellent opportunities for future progression and day-to-day development. You would be working within an excellent employee-centric working environment centred around individual development where flexible working is encouraged coupled with its a great company culture. Indirect IT Procurement Manager responsibilities Lead on strategic IT procurement activities across the end-to-end procurement function in relation to various sub-categories, such as software, hardware and infrastructure procurement Managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, from aligning with internal senior colleagues to effectively managing differing suppliers as well as managing a small team of 2 passionate junior procurement professionals Undertake a variety of day-to-day responsibilities, from strategic category management and negotiation to contract management and tendering To apply for this Indirect IT Procurement Manager position, you will need Ability to demonstrate past procurement success across the end-to-end IT procurement function, either generalist or specialised Strong skills surrounding negotiation, strategic sourcing and stakeholder relationship management Not a necessity, but past leadership and public procurement experience would be advantageous For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key Words : procurement manager, sourcing manager, IT procurement manager, sourcing specialist, purchasing, technology procurement, software procurement, hardware procurement, cloud procurement, telecoms procurement, data centre procurement, stakeholder relationship management, SRM, career progression, generalist procurement, indirect procurement
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Indirect IT Procurement Manager / Industry-Leading Public Sector Organisation / Birminham/ Flexible Working / £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits With extensive growth plans underway, this industry-leading public sector organisation is looking to grow its procurement team and is therefore seeking a indirect IT Procurement manager to join its procurement team. You will gain exposure to a range of best-in-class stakeholders within a large and well structured procurement function, thus providing excellent opportunities for future progression and day-to-day development. You would be working within an excellent employee-centric working environment centred around individual development where flexible working is encouraged coupled with its a great company culture. Indirect IT Procurement Manager responsibilities Lead on strategic IT procurement activities across the end-to-end procurement function in relation to various sub-categories, such as software, hardware and infrastructure procurement Managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, from aligning with internal senior colleagues to effectively managing differing suppliers as well as managing a small team of 2 passionate junior procurement professionals Undertake a variety of day-to-day responsibilities, from strategic category management and negotiation to contract management and tendering To apply for this Indirect IT Procurement Manager position, you will need Ability to demonstrate past procurement success across the end-to-end IT procurement function, either generalist or specialised Strong skills surrounding negotiation, strategic sourcing and stakeholder relationship management Not a necessity, but past leadership and public procurement experience would be advantageous For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key Words : procurement manager, sourcing manager, IT procurement manager, sourcing specialist, purchasing, technology procurement, software procurement, hardware procurement, cloud procurement, telecoms procurement, data centre procurement, stakeholder relationship management, SRM, career progression, generalist procurement, indirect procurement
SC cleared IT Procurement Consultant - Financial Services £60,000 - £70,000 + Early Finish Fridays + Flexible Working + Medical Care + Eye Care + Package 2 days a week in London office London City of London Farringdon Bank Monument Southwark CCS Framework experience Are you an IT Procurement professional well versed with CCS Frameworks looking to make the move into a consultancy on their defence and security projects across a wide range of private and public sector clients. The opportunity up for grabs is to be part of a major transformation project including digitalisation and aiding multiple software and hardware projects across the clients needs. You have the option once this project is completed to move within the consultancy and be part of a variety of projects to upskill your procurement offering as an individual and work your way up to a director level On top of a competitive salary and flexible working pattern you have the perk of early finish Fridays and will work in close partnership with directors who will also act as mentors for your career. Requirements of an IT Procurement Manager: Strong full end to end procurement experience within the IT domain. Experience using CCS frameworks is essential Strong ability to engage stakeholders and solve problems as a way to show procurements value Experience setting category strategy in line with rules and regulations If you would like to apply for this role, please apply by sending your CV into Key skills: Procurement, Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement, IT Procurement, Software procurement, Hardware Procurement, Cloud transformation procurement, SC cleared, Security Clearance, Financial Services, Financial Procurement
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
SC cleared IT Procurement Consultant - Financial Services £60,000 - £70,000 + Early Finish Fridays + Flexible Working + Medical Care + Eye Care + Package 2 days a week in London office London City of London Farringdon Bank Monument Southwark CCS Framework experience Are you an IT Procurement professional well versed with CCS Frameworks looking to make the move into a consultancy on their defence and security projects across a wide range of private and public sector clients. The opportunity up for grabs is to be part of a major transformation project including digitalisation and aiding multiple software and hardware projects across the clients needs. You have the option once this project is completed to move within the consultancy and be part of a variety of projects to upskill your procurement offering as an individual and work your way up to a director level On top of a competitive salary and flexible working pattern you have the perk of early finish Fridays and will work in close partnership with directors who will also act as mentors for your career. Requirements of an IT Procurement Manager: Strong full end to end procurement experience within the IT domain. Experience using CCS frameworks is essential Strong ability to engage stakeholders and solve problems as a way to show procurements value Experience setting category strategy in line with rules and regulations If you would like to apply for this role, please apply by sending your CV into Key skills: Procurement, Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement, IT Procurement, Software procurement, Hardware Procurement, Cloud transformation procurement, SC cleared, Security Clearance, Financial Services, Financial Procurement
Multiple Strategic Procurement Positions - Household Utilities Brand - Leading Transformation Programme To apply please contact Adam at Salary: £40,000 - £80,000 + Strong Benefits Package Location: Cheshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK utilities firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek multiple strategic procurement professionals to come on board as Buyers/Category Managers / Senior Category Manager's and drive forward strategic change across a range of spend areas (both indirect & direct). Sitting in the either the Sourcing, SRM or Commercial Operations arm of this industry-recognised procurement function, you will be operating across a broad spend in an IT or non-IT procurement position, depending on your experience. With an emphasis on SRM, ESG / sustainability and innovative approaches to category management, you will be encouraged from day one to bring new and creative ideas to the table and add significant commercial value to your assigned spend areas, in order to enhance the success of this already-recognised, growing brand. In turn, they seek ambitious individuals with strong experience in strategic change and end-to-end category management, who can work in a dynamic business unit across a range of spend areas, demonstrating agility and adaptability to broaden the portfolio of your procurement expertise. With multiple new hires over the past 6 months and the view to continue this rapid expansion through these new positions, this procurement function offers a fresh, vibrant culture, built around bringing in forward-thinking individuals who are all striving towards a more sustainable way of living, achieved through strategic procurement and transformational change. With a fantastic reputation for people development and staff retention, and a growing focus on sustainability world-wide, your scope and development will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. As a Sourcing Manager you will have continuous opportunities to liaise with senior stakeholders up to the C-Suite. Depending on experience, you'd be going into a role relevant to to your own level of seniority and experience with a salary between £40-80,000 alongside an excellent package including a generous bonus. You can work from home circa 2/3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Cheshire circa 2 times per week. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Adam at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Cheshire, Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Multiple Strategic Procurement Positions - Household Utilities Brand - Leading Transformation Programme To apply please contact Adam at Salary: £40,000 - £80,000 + Strong Benefits Package Location: Cheshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK utilities firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek multiple strategic procurement professionals to come on board as Buyers/Category Managers / Senior Category Manager's and drive forward strategic change across a range of spend areas (both indirect & direct). Sitting in the either the Sourcing, SRM or Commercial Operations arm of this industry-recognised procurement function, you will be operating across a broad spend in an IT or non-IT procurement position, depending on your experience. With an emphasis on SRM, ESG / sustainability and innovative approaches to category management, you will be encouraged from day one to bring new and creative ideas to the table and add significant commercial value to your assigned spend areas, in order to enhance the success of this already-recognised, growing brand. In turn, they seek ambitious individuals with strong experience in strategic change and end-to-end category management, who can work in a dynamic business unit across a range of spend areas, demonstrating agility and adaptability to broaden the portfolio of your procurement expertise. With multiple new hires over the past 6 months and the view to continue this rapid expansion through these new positions, this procurement function offers a fresh, vibrant culture, built around bringing in forward-thinking individuals who are all striving towards a more sustainable way of living, achieved through strategic procurement and transformational change. With a fantastic reputation for people development and staff retention, and a growing focus on sustainability world-wide, your scope and development will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. As a Sourcing Manager you will have continuous opportunities to liaise with senior stakeholders up to the C-Suite. Depending on experience, you'd be going into a role relevant to to your own level of seniority and experience with a salary between £40-80,000 alongside an excellent package including a generous bonus. You can work from home circa 2/3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Cheshire circa 2 times per week. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Adam at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Cheshire, Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester
Indirects & IT Procurement Director / Industry-Leading Professional Services Organisation / Best-in-Class / London / Flexible Working / £100,000 - £130,000 + Package Are you an established procurement professional seeking a best-in-class organisation that prides itself on providing an employee-centric culture? If so, this is the perfect procurement position for you. This established organisation experiences continuous year-on-year success and is therefore seeking an Indirect IT Procurement Director to join its best-in-class procurement team. You will take lead on the delivery and overall execution of best practice procurement strategy predominantly across the IT procurement function in addition to some generalist indirect procurement categories such as professional services procurement. You will also be responsible for leading a medium team of best-in-class passionate procurement professionals. This organisation provides an excellent culture centred around people development and deriving the best value from relationships within this great employee-centric working environment. Indirect Procurement Director responsibilities Lead delivery of effective procurement category strategy and general strategic direction pf the procurement function in relation to IT procurement as the key area of spend as well as professional services procurement and HR procurement Successfully manage a diverse range of stakeholders from leading a medium team of direct reports to establishing effective relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers Undertake a variety of day to day strategic procurement activities; from procurement transformation and procurement category strategy to negotiation and change management Indirect Procurement Director requirements Demonstratable procurement success across the indirect procurement space, with key expertise within indirect IT procurement in relation to software procurement, hardware procurement and infrastructure procurement Strong skills surrounding stakeholder relationship management and the ability to drive effective procurement strategy across the end to end procurement function Past leadership experience would be beneficial For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key words: procurement, indirect procurement, procurement director, procurement market partner, procurement category manager, generalist procurement, IT procurement, Tech procurement, technology procurement, purchasing, senior procurement manager
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Indirects & IT Procurement Director / Industry-Leading Professional Services Organisation / Best-in-Class / London / Flexible Working / £100,000 - £130,000 + Package Are you an established procurement professional seeking a best-in-class organisation that prides itself on providing an employee-centric culture? If so, this is the perfect procurement position for you. This established organisation experiences continuous year-on-year success and is therefore seeking an Indirect IT Procurement Director to join its best-in-class procurement team. You will take lead on the delivery and overall execution of best practice procurement strategy predominantly across the IT procurement function in addition to some generalist indirect procurement categories such as professional services procurement. You will also be responsible for leading a medium team of best-in-class passionate procurement professionals. This organisation provides an excellent culture centred around people development and deriving the best value from relationships within this great employee-centric working environment. Indirect Procurement Director responsibilities Lead delivery of effective procurement category strategy and general strategic direction pf the procurement function in relation to IT procurement as the key area of spend as well as professional services procurement and HR procurement Successfully manage a diverse range of stakeholders from leading a medium team of direct reports to establishing effective relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers Undertake a variety of day to day strategic procurement activities; from procurement transformation and procurement category strategy to negotiation and change management Indirect Procurement Director requirements Demonstratable procurement success across the indirect procurement space, with key expertise within indirect IT procurement in relation to software procurement, hardware procurement and infrastructure procurement Strong skills surrounding stakeholder relationship management and the ability to drive effective procurement strategy across the end to end procurement function Past leadership experience would be beneficial For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key words: procurement, indirect procurement, procurement director, procurement market partner, procurement category manager, generalist procurement, IT procurement, Tech procurement, technology procurement, purchasing, senior procurement manager
IT Category Manager - Marketing Leading FTSE 250 organisation - London - £60,000 - 70,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits Package Contact: With an ever-growing focus on sustainable solutions and tackling climate change, this Leading Household Name are continuing to transform the energy industry to flight climate change, reduce environmental impacts and provide solutions across renewables, solar energy and electric vehicles. By re-assessing traditional procurement and supply chain methods, and utilising innovative approaches to procurement, they aim to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and in turn revolutionise sustainable approaches to procurement in the energy industry. To aid this journey and vocalise this message, there is a brand-new role for a procurement manager to look after the £multi-million technology spend. As IT Category Manager you will: - Manage the sourcing and contracting of goods and services across Cloud, Software, Licensing, Telecoms, and IT Professional Services categories. Implement best-practice procurement and supplier management procedures, strategies and systems to maximise value and increase performance. Collaborate with the Head of IT Procurement and Head of Procurement to drive the strategic procurement agenda throughout IT & Technology, working proactively with the budget holders to ensure resources are efficiently managed. Manage the end-to-end tender process (from market & supplier analysis to contract award) for key contracts in collaboration with the Head of IT, IT Service Managers, Finance and Legal Business Partners Build effective supply chain relationships in order to leverage spend, reduce cost, mitigate commercial and legal risk and add value Champion continuous improvement and procurement best practice to instil a high-performance culture Required qualifications & experience: - 4-6 + years Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management experience, with a CV that details commercial achievements (cost savings & avoidance, risk mitigation, supplier relationship and performance improvement, stakeholder engagement) Strong IT category experience required, ideally with exposure to software & services Degree & CIPS qualifications preferred To find out more and apply please send your cv to or directly through this page. Key skills: procurement, strategic procurement, greenfield procurement, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, IT Procurement, MCIPS, business partnering, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, purchasing, people management, leadership, commercial management, project management, eProcurement, contract management, negotiation, Software Procurement, Hardware Procurement, IT Professional Services Procurement, London, East London
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
IT Category Manager - Marketing Leading FTSE 250 organisation - London - £60,000 - 70,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits Package Contact: With an ever-growing focus on sustainable solutions and tackling climate change, this Leading Household Name are continuing to transform the energy industry to flight climate change, reduce environmental impacts and provide solutions across renewables, solar energy and electric vehicles. By re-assessing traditional procurement and supply chain methods, and utilising innovative approaches to procurement, they aim to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and in turn revolutionise sustainable approaches to procurement in the energy industry. To aid this journey and vocalise this message, there is a brand-new role for a procurement manager to look after the £multi-million technology spend. As IT Category Manager you will: - Manage the sourcing and contracting of goods and services across Cloud, Software, Licensing, Telecoms, and IT Professional Services categories. Implement best-practice procurement and supplier management procedures, strategies and systems to maximise value and increase performance. Collaborate with the Head of IT Procurement and Head of Procurement to drive the strategic procurement agenda throughout IT & Technology, working proactively with the budget holders to ensure resources are efficiently managed. Manage the end-to-end tender process (from market & supplier analysis to contract award) for key contracts in collaboration with the Head of IT, IT Service Managers, Finance and Legal Business Partners Build effective supply chain relationships in order to leverage spend, reduce cost, mitigate commercial and legal risk and add value Champion continuous improvement and procurement best practice to instil a high-performance culture Required qualifications & experience: - 4-6 + years Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management experience, with a CV that details commercial achievements (cost savings & avoidance, risk mitigation, supplier relationship and performance improvement, stakeholder engagement) Strong IT category experience required, ideally with exposure to software & services Degree & CIPS qualifications preferred To find out more and apply please send your cv to or directly through this page. Key skills: procurement, strategic procurement, greenfield procurement, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, IT Procurement, MCIPS, business partnering, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, purchasing, people management, leadership, commercial management, project management, eProcurement, contract management, negotiation, Software Procurement, Hardware Procurement, IT Professional Services Procurement, London, East London
IT PROCUREMENT MANAGER LEADING ENERGY & UTILITIES ENTERPRISE SALARY £55 - 70K + 15% BONUS LONDON & BRISTOL - HYBRID If you are an IT Procurement Professional and are keen to learn more, please apply via the form or send your CV to Oskar - Are you passionate about technology and sustainability? My client is a FTSE 250 renewables firm who are at the forefront of driving the world towards zero carbon? Due to an exciting transformation, they seek an IT Category Manager to cover a broad variety of subcategories; including but not limited to connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services. This market leading energy firm endeavours to lead initiatives which facilitate an increasingly sustainable planet via the delivery and diversification of green energy solutions. This market leading energy organisation has amalgamated Millions of customers and subsequently commands a substantial market share in the energy scene due to their stratospheric growth and investment. This Utilities Giant seek an ambitious, creative and IT savvy Procurement Manager to play a vital role in driving growth in an exciting period of procurement transformation. The IT Procurement Manager will play a crucial role, utilising their knowledge of both procurement & IT trends, innovations and technologies to innovate and improve the company's commercial metrics and deliver a spend of circa £80 million. This opportunity operates on a hybrid working culture (1 day required in the London office a week), the firm are offering a competitive salary up to 70k, 15% bonus and 9% flex benefit & much more! Role Accountabilities: This is a unique opportunity within a greenfield procurement function, whereby the IT Procurement Manager has scope and autonomy to drive forward technology category strategies in a fast paced agile environment. Develop leading category strategies and manage the end to end sourcing of a variety of IT related subcategories such as Cloud, Software, Licensing, Telco and Professional Services. Market mapping and maintaining strong knowledge of technologies, trends and relevant supply markets to drive future growth, reduce risk and ensure compliance. Continually innovating to deliver cost savings, increased value and commercial benefit. Implement procurement systems which aid the execution of opportunities that facilitate business growth and development. Support IT innovation projects and emerging technologies which enable the sales and delivery of a variety of energy related products. Help to enable suppliers to gain optimum returns on their investment and innovations. Analyse and capitalise on datasets which indicate areas for improvement relating to both category spend and supplier performance. Creating effective category budgets, remuneration models and managing contracts relating to agency fees. Support the wider objectives of striving to deliver cheaper and greener energy solutions. Your Competencies: Strong procurement experience with a track record of delivering cost-savings and category improvement. 3 - 8+ year of procurement, strategic sourcing or category management experience. Previous experience in Technology related Procurement and familiarity dealing with the associated subcategories such as IT software and services The ability to apply your procurement experience and effectively utilise procurement functions (such as but not limited to P2P and Source to Contract). Enthusiastic, pragmatic, capable and collaborative professional who wants to do right thing for environment and help make the world a better place. If you are an IT Procurement Professional and are keen to learn more, please apply via the form or send your CV to Oskar - Key Words: IT Procurement, IT, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Purchasing, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Stakeholder management, stakeholder engagement, project management, IT, Technology, Software, Hardware, London, Bristol, Hybrid, Energy, Utilities, Sustainability, Green Planet, Carbon Net Zero
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
IT PROCUREMENT MANAGER LEADING ENERGY & UTILITIES ENTERPRISE SALARY £55 - 70K + 15% BONUS LONDON & BRISTOL - HYBRID If you are an IT Procurement Professional and are keen to learn more, please apply via the form or send your CV to Oskar - Are you passionate about technology and sustainability? My client is a FTSE 250 renewables firm who are at the forefront of driving the world towards zero carbon? Due to an exciting transformation, they seek an IT Category Manager to cover a broad variety of subcategories; including but not limited to connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services. This market leading energy firm endeavours to lead initiatives which facilitate an increasingly sustainable planet via the delivery and diversification of green energy solutions. This market leading energy organisation has amalgamated Millions of customers and subsequently commands a substantial market share in the energy scene due to their stratospheric growth and investment. This Utilities Giant seek an ambitious, creative and IT savvy Procurement Manager to play a vital role in driving growth in an exciting period of procurement transformation. The IT Procurement Manager will play a crucial role, utilising their knowledge of both procurement & IT trends, innovations and technologies to innovate and improve the company's commercial metrics and deliver a spend of circa £80 million. This opportunity operates on a hybrid working culture (1 day required in the London office a week), the firm are offering a competitive salary up to 70k, 15% bonus and 9% flex benefit & much more! Role Accountabilities: This is a unique opportunity within a greenfield procurement function, whereby the IT Procurement Manager has scope and autonomy to drive forward technology category strategies in a fast paced agile environment. Develop leading category strategies and manage the end to end sourcing of a variety of IT related subcategories such as Cloud, Software, Licensing, Telco and Professional Services. Market mapping and maintaining strong knowledge of technologies, trends and relevant supply markets to drive future growth, reduce risk and ensure compliance. Continually innovating to deliver cost savings, increased value and commercial benefit. Implement procurement systems which aid the execution of opportunities that facilitate business growth and development. Support IT innovation projects and emerging technologies which enable the sales and delivery of a variety of energy related products. Help to enable suppliers to gain optimum returns on their investment and innovations. Analyse and capitalise on datasets which indicate areas for improvement relating to both category spend and supplier performance. Creating effective category budgets, remuneration models and managing contracts relating to agency fees. Support the wider objectives of striving to deliver cheaper and greener energy solutions. Your Competencies: Strong procurement experience with a track record of delivering cost-savings and category improvement. 3 - 8+ year of procurement, strategic sourcing or category management experience. Previous experience in Technology related Procurement and familiarity dealing with the associated subcategories such as IT software and services The ability to apply your procurement experience and effectively utilise procurement functions (such as but not limited to P2P and Source to Contract). Enthusiastic, pragmatic, capable and collaborative professional who wants to do right thing for environment and help make the world a better place. If you are an IT Procurement Professional and are keen to learn more, please apply via the form or send your CV to Oskar - Key Words: IT Procurement, IT, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Purchasing, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Stakeholder management, stakeholder engagement, project management, IT, Technology, Software, Hardware, London, Bristol, Hybrid, Energy, Utilities, Sustainability, Green Planet, Carbon Net Zero
Global Technology Procurement Manager Leading Aerospace Technology Company Location: West London (Hybrid Working Options) Salary: Up to £75,000 + Benefits If you're a dynamic professional in the technology industry with a proven track record in procurement and a passion for driving innovation, then this could be the next exciting step in your career. My client are seeking an experienced Technology Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing sourcing and procurement strategies for their cutting-edge aerospace technology solutions. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing key-spend categories across satellite technology, space hardware, software, and services, with a focus on delivering value and fostering strategic partnerships. Company Overview: This global leader in the aerospace technology industry is a company known for its groundbreaking contributions to satellite communication. As they continue to expand their technological footprint in the aerospace industry, they are seeking a proactive individual to lead high-value technology procurement initiatives, ensuring the seamless integration of technology solutions for global connectivity. Global Technology Procurement Manager, Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Overseeing complex sourcing initiatives, collaborating with aerospace and engineering teams, and ensuring optimal value for the company's aerospace technology solutions. Supplier & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivating and maintaining relationships with aerospace technology suppliers globally as well as C-Suite internal stakeholders, offering opportunities for international collaboration. Innovation: Identifying and implementing innovative procurement solutions to enhance sourcing processes and elevate aerospace technology services. Global Technology Procurement Manager, Required Qualifications: To excel in this role, you should possess: End-to-End Technology Procurement Expertise: Proven experience across various categories in technology procurement, ideally having managed Software, Hardware, Cloud and Networks. Ideally this would have come within a Telecoms, Technology or Aerospace related industries. Innovative Mindset: A passion for innovation and the ability to identify and implement cutting-edge procurement practices. Strategic Vision: The capability to develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the client's technology and sustainability goals. Educational Background: A relevant degree and industry-specific certifications (CIPS / MCIPS) are desirable. Eligibility to Work in the UK: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements. If you have a background in technology procurement and a desire to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing function, this role provides an exceptional platform for you to contribute to your organisation's success! To seize this opportunity, please send your CV to Devan at or apply directly through this page. Key Skills: Global technology procurement, technology procurement, Aerospace technology procurement, satellite technology procurement, space hardware procurement, software procurement, services procurement, procurement manager, procurement specialist, senior procurement manager, category management, senior category manager, leadership, innovation, strategic sourcing, supplier relations, aerospace industry, procurement strategy.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Global Technology Procurement Manager Leading Aerospace Technology Company Location: West London (Hybrid Working Options) Salary: Up to £75,000 + Benefits If you're a dynamic professional in the technology industry with a proven track record in procurement and a passion for driving innovation, then this could be the next exciting step in your career. My client are seeking an experienced Technology Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing sourcing and procurement strategies for their cutting-edge aerospace technology solutions. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing key-spend categories across satellite technology, space hardware, software, and services, with a focus on delivering value and fostering strategic partnerships. Company Overview: This global leader in the aerospace technology industry is a company known for its groundbreaking contributions to satellite communication. As they continue to expand their technological footprint in the aerospace industry, they are seeking a proactive individual to lead high-value technology procurement initiatives, ensuring the seamless integration of technology solutions for global connectivity. Global Technology Procurement Manager, Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Overseeing complex sourcing initiatives, collaborating with aerospace and engineering teams, and ensuring optimal value for the company's aerospace technology solutions. Supplier & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivating and maintaining relationships with aerospace technology suppliers globally as well as C-Suite internal stakeholders, offering opportunities for international collaboration. Innovation: Identifying and implementing innovative procurement solutions to enhance sourcing processes and elevate aerospace technology services. Global Technology Procurement Manager, Required Qualifications: To excel in this role, you should possess: End-to-End Technology Procurement Expertise: Proven experience across various categories in technology procurement, ideally having managed Software, Hardware, Cloud and Networks. Ideally this would have come within a Telecoms, Technology or Aerospace related industries. Innovative Mindset: A passion for innovation and the ability to identify and implement cutting-edge procurement practices. Strategic Vision: The capability to develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the client's technology and sustainability goals. Educational Background: A relevant degree and industry-specific certifications (CIPS / MCIPS) are desirable. Eligibility to Work in the UK: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements. If you have a background in technology procurement and a desire to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing function, this role provides an exceptional platform for you to contribute to your organisation's success! To seize this opportunity, please send your CV to Devan at or apply directly through this page. Key Skills: Global technology procurement, technology procurement, Aerospace technology procurement, satellite technology procurement, space hardware procurement, software procurement, services procurement, procurement manager, procurement specialist, senior procurement manager, category management, senior category manager, leadership, innovation, strategic sourcing, supplier relations, aerospace industry, procurement strategy.
Global Category Manager - IT & Technology - Global Hospitality Giant- £70k - £75k + Strong Bonus Potential Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid) Contact: Iconic hospitality brand seeks a high-achieving procurement expert to join the ranks and drive a crucial spend category towards best-in-class. My client is highly renowned for their agile company culture and excellent procurement function with a team that spans across 5 countries. Working with stakeholders across Europe this role, you will be crucial in delivering against ambitious targets through implementation of new strategic sourcing methods and identifying ways of driving commercial value across the function. This could be a fantastic career move for aspiring indirect procurement professionals who are keen on entering a blue-chip organisation during a period of unprecedented growth and change. Global Category Manager - IT role profile: - Lead procurement strategy development and deal execution for the IT category across hardware, software & telecoms spend Lead a global automation intelligence programme with visibility at board level, working closely with cross-functional stakeholder groups to ensure effective implementation Build strategically important supplier relationships whilst engaging with executive stakeholders to understand the firm's commercial ambitions Spearhead major sourcing strategy reviews and negotiate high-value and high-risk procurement contracts Be an inspirational figure to less experienced procurement professionals in the team, demonstrating best-in-class procurement and acting as coach / mentor to raise performance Using world-class procurement toolkits to deliver results from cost savings to risk mitigation Required background: - Impressive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management track record, with a CV that clearly demonstrates your personal procurement results / achievements Excellent background within IT Procurement, but will also consider indirect generalist procurement professionals, so long as you demonstrate an agile approach with a strategic level of thinking Commercially savvy, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and gain internal buy-in, in an organisation renowned for its excellent company culture Degree, MBA & MCIPS preferred though not at all essential This is a standout opportunity for an accomplished IT or Indirect Procurement specialist to break into a globally revered industry leader and create a legacy for oneself. For more information, please apply directly through this website or e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Indirect, London, Watford, Milton Keynes, Global, Strategic Sourcing, IT, Hardware, Software, Technology, Global Category Manager, Procurement, Automation
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Global Category Manager - IT & Technology - Global Hospitality Giant- £70k - £75k + Strong Bonus Potential Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid) Contact: Iconic hospitality brand seeks a high-achieving procurement expert to join the ranks and drive a crucial spend category towards best-in-class. My client is highly renowned for their agile company culture and excellent procurement function with a team that spans across 5 countries. Working with stakeholders across Europe this role, you will be crucial in delivering against ambitious targets through implementation of new strategic sourcing methods and identifying ways of driving commercial value across the function. This could be a fantastic career move for aspiring indirect procurement professionals who are keen on entering a blue-chip organisation during a period of unprecedented growth and change. Global Category Manager - IT role profile: - Lead procurement strategy development and deal execution for the IT category across hardware, software & telecoms spend Lead a global automation intelligence programme with visibility at board level, working closely with cross-functional stakeholder groups to ensure effective implementation Build strategically important supplier relationships whilst engaging with executive stakeholders to understand the firm's commercial ambitions Spearhead major sourcing strategy reviews and negotiate high-value and high-risk procurement contracts Be an inspirational figure to less experienced procurement professionals in the team, demonstrating best-in-class procurement and acting as coach / mentor to raise performance Using world-class procurement toolkits to deliver results from cost savings to risk mitigation Required background: - Impressive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management track record, with a CV that clearly demonstrates your personal procurement results / achievements Excellent background within IT Procurement, but will also consider indirect generalist procurement professionals, so long as you demonstrate an agile approach with a strategic level of thinking Commercially savvy, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and gain internal buy-in, in an organisation renowned for its excellent company culture Degree, MBA & MCIPS preferred though not at all essential This is a standout opportunity for an accomplished IT or Indirect Procurement specialist to break into a globally revered industry leader and create a legacy for oneself. For more information, please apply directly through this website or e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Indirect, London, Watford, Milton Keynes, Global, Strategic Sourcing, IT, Hardware, Software, Technology, Global Category Manager, Procurement, Automation
Multiple Strategic Procurement Positions - Household Utilities Brand - Leading Transformation Programme To apply please contact Adam at Salary: £40,000 - £80,000 + Strong Benefits Package Location: Cheshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK utilities firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek multiple strategic procurement professionals to come on board as Buyers/Category Managers / Senior Category Manager's and drive forward strategic change across a range of spend areas (both indirect & direct). Sitting in the either the Sourcing, SRM or Commercial Operations arm of this industry-recognised procurement function, you will be operating across a broad spend in an IT or non-IT procurement position, depending on your experience. With an emphasis on SRM, ESG / sustainability and innovative approaches to category management, you will be encouraged from day one to bring new and creative ideas to the table and add significant commercial value to your assigned spend areas, in order to enhance the success of this already-recognised, growing brand. In turn, they seek ambitious individuals with strong experience in strategic change and end-to-end category management, who can work in a dynamic business unit across a range of spend areas, demonstrating agility and adaptability to broaden the portfolio of your procurement expertise. With multiple new hires over the past 6 months and the view to continue this rapid expansion through these new positions, this procurement function offers a fresh, vibrant culture, built around bringing in forward-thinking individuals who are all striving towards a more sustainable way of living, achieved through strategic procurement and transformational change. With a fantastic reputation for people development and staff retention, and a growing focus on sustainability world-wide, your scope and development will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. As a Sourcing Manager you will have continuous opportunities to liaise with senior stakeholders up to the C-Suite. Depending on experience, you'd be going into a role relevant to to your own level of seniority and experience with a salary between £40-80,000 alongside an excellent package including a generous bonus. You can work from home circa 2/3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Cheshire circa 2 times per week. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Adam at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Cheshire, Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Multiple Strategic Procurement Positions - Household Utilities Brand - Leading Transformation Programme To apply please contact Adam at Salary: £40,000 - £80,000 + Strong Benefits Package Location: Cheshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK utilities firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek multiple strategic procurement professionals to come on board as Buyers/Category Managers / Senior Category Manager's and drive forward strategic change across a range of spend areas (both indirect & direct). Sitting in the either the Sourcing, SRM or Commercial Operations arm of this industry-recognised procurement function, you will be operating across a broad spend in an IT or non-IT procurement position, depending on your experience. With an emphasis on SRM, ESG / sustainability and innovative approaches to category management, you will be encouraged from day one to bring new and creative ideas to the table and add significant commercial value to your assigned spend areas, in order to enhance the success of this already-recognised, growing brand. In turn, they seek ambitious individuals with strong experience in strategic change and end-to-end category management, who can work in a dynamic business unit across a range of spend areas, demonstrating agility and adaptability to broaden the portfolio of your procurement expertise. With multiple new hires over the past 6 months and the view to continue this rapid expansion through these new positions, this procurement function offers a fresh, vibrant culture, built around bringing in forward-thinking individuals who are all striving towards a more sustainable way of living, achieved through strategic procurement and transformational change. With a fantastic reputation for people development and staff retention, and a growing focus on sustainability world-wide, your scope and development will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. As a Sourcing Manager you will have continuous opportunities to liaise with senior stakeholders up to the C-Suite. Depending on experience, you'd be going into a role relevant to to your own level of seniority and experience with a salary between £40-80,000 alongside an excellent package including a generous bonus. You can work from home circa 2/3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Cheshire circa 2 times per week. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Adam at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Cheshire, Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester
Strategic Procurement Buyer - Global Tech Consultancy Salary: £35,000-45,000 plus package Location: Watford (twice per month with the rest home based) This Leading Global Technology Consultancy are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement team. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring, they now seek an ambitious Procurement professional to join the team engage in procurement strategy development and implementation with a leading Financial Services Firm. This organisation provide end to end procurement support across a comprehensive range of services, including Consulting, Systems Integration, Software Development and Business Process Services. As a result, it will be your role to enhance the firm's strategic success in delivering successful transformation programmes that address their client's most complex and critical business challenges for procurement. Sitting in a £Multi-Million engagement with a leading financial services firm, you will lend expertise and support to the strategic plans of their procurement processes across IT and other indirect categories. It will be your job to ensure that you are strategically enhancing the firms' current procurement processes in line with their commercial goals, enabling you to be a key driver and dictate the agenda for your assigned spend and projects. With such a broad scope of procurement spend and projects on offer, they place high importance on the right individual having an agile, innovative mindset, making this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional seeking a step up into a more strategic role with a commercial focus. Additionally, whilst the focus of your category spend will be on IT or Professional Services, they will consider any previous category background (direct or indirect), as long as you have the right ambitions for moving into this space and excellent stakeholder management skills to build relationships at all levels quickly and effectively. With a fantastic reputation for their progression and people development programme, this firm seeks hungry, ambitious individuals who hold themselves to a high standard in line with their best-in-class reputation. This is a permanent position paying up to £45,000 alongside an excellent package, including CIPS sponsorship. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, indirect procurement, IT procurement, software, hardware, telco, telecoms, SaaS, software as a service, IT services, buying, purchasing, operations, business development, technology procurement, strategic procurement, Global procurement, London, remote, home working, indirect services, professional services, HR procurement, purchasing, operations, buying, buyer, strategic buyer, category manager
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Strategic Procurement Buyer - Global Tech Consultancy Salary: £35,000-45,000 plus package Location: Watford (twice per month with the rest home based) This Leading Global Technology Consultancy are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement team. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring, they now seek an ambitious Procurement professional to join the team engage in procurement strategy development and implementation with a leading Financial Services Firm. This organisation provide end to end procurement support across a comprehensive range of services, including Consulting, Systems Integration, Software Development and Business Process Services. As a result, it will be your role to enhance the firm's strategic success in delivering successful transformation programmes that address their client's most complex and critical business challenges for procurement. Sitting in a £Multi-Million engagement with a leading financial services firm, you will lend expertise and support to the strategic plans of their procurement processes across IT and other indirect categories. It will be your job to ensure that you are strategically enhancing the firms' current procurement processes in line with their commercial goals, enabling you to be a key driver and dictate the agenda for your assigned spend and projects. With such a broad scope of procurement spend and projects on offer, they place high importance on the right individual having an agile, innovative mindset, making this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional seeking a step up into a more strategic role with a commercial focus. Additionally, whilst the focus of your category spend will be on IT or Professional Services, they will consider any previous category background (direct or indirect), as long as you have the right ambitions for moving into this space and excellent stakeholder management skills to build relationships at all levels quickly and effectively. With a fantastic reputation for their progression and people development programme, this firm seeks hungry, ambitious individuals who hold themselves to a high standard in line with their best-in-class reputation. This is a permanent position paying up to £45,000 alongside an excellent package, including CIPS sponsorship. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, indirect procurement, IT procurement, software, hardware, telco, telecoms, SaaS, software as a service, IT services, buying, purchasing, operations, business development, technology procurement, strategic procurement, Global procurement, London, remote, home working, indirect services, professional services, HR procurement, purchasing, operations, buying, buyer, strategic buyer, category manager
Procurement Category Manager - Software & IT - London (Hybrid) - £65,000 - £71,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits Package Contact: With an ever-growing focus on sustainable solutions and tackling climate change, this Leading Household Name are continuing to transform the energy industry to flight climate change, reduce environmental impacts and provide solutions across renewables, solar energy and electric vehicles. By re-assessing traditional procurement and supply chain methods, and utilising innovative approaches to procurement, they aim to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and in turn revolutionise sustainable approaches to procurement in the energy industry. To aid this journey and vocalise this message, there is a brand-new role for a procurement manager to look after the £multi-million technology spend. As Procurement Category Manager - Software you will: - Manage the sourcing and contracting of goods and services across Cloud, Software, Licensing, Telecoms, and IT Professional Services categories. Implement best-practice procurement and supplier management procedures, strategies and systems to maximise value and increase performance. Collaborate with the Head of IT Procurement and Head of Procurement to drive the strategic procurement agenda throughout IT & Technology, working proactively with the budget holders to ensure resources are efficiently managed. Manage the end-to-end tender process (from market & supplier analysis to contract award) for key contracts in collaboration with the Head of IT, IT Service Managers, Finance and Legal Business Partners Build effective supply chain relationships in order to leverage spend, reduce cost, mitigate commercial and legal risk and add value Champion continuous improvement and procurement best practice to instil a high-performance culture Required qualifications & experience: - 4-6 + years Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management experience, with a CV that details commercial achievements (cost savings & avoidance, risk mitigation, supplier relationship and performance improvement, stakeholder engagement) Strong IT category experience required, ideally with exposure to software & services Degree & CIPS qualifications preferred To find out more and apply please send your cv to or directly through this page. Key skills: procurement, strategic procurement, greenfield procurement, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, IT Procurement, MCIPS, business partnering, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, purchasing, people management, leadership, commercial management, project management, eProcurement, contract management, negotiation, Software Procurement, Hardware Procurement, IT Professional Services Procurement, London, East London
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Procurement Category Manager - Software & IT - London (Hybrid) - £65,000 - £71,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits Package Contact: With an ever-growing focus on sustainable solutions and tackling climate change, this Leading Household Name are continuing to transform the energy industry to flight climate change, reduce environmental impacts and provide solutions across renewables, solar energy and electric vehicles. By re-assessing traditional procurement and supply chain methods, and utilising innovative approaches to procurement, they aim to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and in turn revolutionise sustainable approaches to procurement in the energy industry. To aid this journey and vocalise this message, there is a brand-new role for a procurement manager to look after the £multi-million technology spend. As Procurement Category Manager - Software you will: - Manage the sourcing and contracting of goods and services across Cloud, Software, Licensing, Telecoms, and IT Professional Services categories. Implement best-practice procurement and supplier management procedures, strategies and systems to maximise value and increase performance. Collaborate with the Head of IT Procurement and Head of Procurement to drive the strategic procurement agenda throughout IT & Technology, working proactively with the budget holders to ensure resources are efficiently managed. Manage the end-to-end tender process (from market & supplier analysis to contract award) for key contracts in collaboration with the Head of IT, IT Service Managers, Finance and Legal Business Partners Build effective supply chain relationships in order to leverage spend, reduce cost, mitigate commercial and legal risk and add value Champion continuous improvement and procurement best practice to instil a high-performance culture Required qualifications & experience: - 4-6 + years Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management experience, with a CV that details commercial achievements (cost savings & avoidance, risk mitigation, supplier relationship and performance improvement, stakeholder engagement) Strong IT category experience required, ideally with exposure to software & services Degree & CIPS qualifications preferred To find out more and apply please send your cv to or directly through this page. Key skills: procurement, strategic procurement, greenfield procurement, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, IT Procurement, MCIPS, business partnering, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, purchasing, people management, leadership, commercial management, project management, eProcurement, contract management, negotiation, Software Procurement, Hardware Procurement, IT Professional Services Procurement, London, East London
Procurement Manager - Hardware - Global Hospitality Giant- £65k - £75k + Strong Bonus Potential Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid) Contact: Iconic hospitality brand seeks a high-achieving procurement expert to join the ranks and drive a crucial spend category towards best-in-class. You will be managing business critical Hardware & Hardware installments spend, such as tablets, kiosks, laptops in addition to supporting on broader IT spend. My client is highly renowned for their agile company culture and excellent procurement function with a team that spans across 5 countries. Working with stakeholders across Europe this role, you will be crucial in delivering against ambitious targets through implementation of new strategic sourcing methods and identifying ways of driving commercial value across the function. This could be a fantastic career move for aspiring indirect procurement professionals who are keen on entering a blue-chip organisation during a period of unprecedented growth and change. Procurement Manager - IT Hardware role profile: - Lead procurement strategy development and deal execution for the IT category across hardware & supporting on projects across software & telecoms spend Lead all IT spend for projects across the Germany region Build strategically important supplier relationships whilst engaging with executive stakeholders to understand the firm's commercial ambitions Spearhead major sourcing strategy reviews and negotiate high-value and high-risk procurement contracts Be an inspirational figure to less experienced procurement professionals in the team, demonstrating best-in-class procurement and acting as coach / mentor to raise performance Using world-class procurement toolkits to deliver results from cost savings to risk mitigation Required background: - Impressive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management track record, with a CV that clearly demonstrates your personal procurement results / achievements Excellent background within IT Procurement, but will also consider indirect generalist procurement professionals, so long as you demonstrate an agile approach with a strategic level of thinking Commercially savvy, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and gain internal buy-in, in an organisation renowned for its excellent company culture Degree, MBA & MCIPS preferred though not at all essential This is a standout opportunity for an accomplished IT or Indirect Procurement specialist to break into a globally revered industry leader and create a legacy for oneself. For more information, please apply directly through this website or e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Indirect, London, Watford, Milton Keynes, Global, Strategic Sourcing, IT, Hardware, Software, Technology, Global Category Manager, Procurement, Automation
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Procurement Manager - Hardware - Global Hospitality Giant- £65k - £75k + Strong Bonus Potential Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid) Contact: Iconic hospitality brand seeks a high-achieving procurement expert to join the ranks and drive a crucial spend category towards best-in-class. You will be managing business critical Hardware & Hardware installments spend, such as tablets, kiosks, laptops in addition to supporting on broader IT spend. My client is highly renowned for their agile company culture and excellent procurement function with a team that spans across 5 countries. Working with stakeholders across Europe this role, you will be crucial in delivering against ambitious targets through implementation of new strategic sourcing methods and identifying ways of driving commercial value across the function. This could be a fantastic career move for aspiring indirect procurement professionals who are keen on entering a blue-chip organisation during a period of unprecedented growth and change. Procurement Manager - IT Hardware role profile: - Lead procurement strategy development and deal execution for the IT category across hardware & supporting on projects across software & telecoms spend Lead all IT spend for projects across the Germany region Build strategically important supplier relationships whilst engaging with executive stakeholders to understand the firm's commercial ambitions Spearhead major sourcing strategy reviews and negotiate high-value and high-risk procurement contracts Be an inspirational figure to less experienced procurement professionals in the team, demonstrating best-in-class procurement and acting as coach / mentor to raise performance Using world-class procurement toolkits to deliver results from cost savings to risk mitigation Required background: - Impressive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management track record, with a CV that clearly demonstrates your personal procurement results / achievements Excellent background within IT Procurement, but will also consider indirect generalist procurement professionals, so long as you demonstrate an agile approach with a strategic level of thinking Commercially savvy, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and gain internal buy-in, in an organisation renowned for its excellent company culture Degree, MBA & MCIPS preferred though not at all essential This is a standout opportunity for an accomplished IT or Indirect Procurement specialist to break into a globally revered industry leader and create a legacy for oneself. For more information, please apply directly through this website or e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Indirect, London, Watford, Milton Keynes, Global, Strategic Sourcing, IT, Hardware, Software, Technology, Global Category Manager, Procurement, Automation
IT Category Manager - FTSE 250 Private Equity Firm - London / Remote Working - £75,000 - £85,000 + Package - Senior Level Expose - Tailored Career Progression Routes. This FTSE 250 private equity firms are looking to add a passionate IT Category Manager to the team. The role will have a strong focus on transformation as they look to adapt the way they use technology across the business globally, from software, hardware, telco, networks and more. You will report directly into the Senior IT Procurement Manager and work closely with them, interacting with top, senior stakeholders within the business among day to day procurement activities. The business recognizes the changes in working style trends over the past few years, so offer remote working as well as a central London office to use at your pleasure when and needed. On top of this, they understand the importance of peoples careers and progressing upwards, therefore, set out tailored career development plans to ensure you are following everything step by step to reach your goals. Role Responsibilities: Assist, lead, co-ordinate and deliver a wide range of procurement programs across a range of IT for the company from software throughout to networks. Develop and manage a wide range of business wide IT contracts that provide the best value for money. Provide professional procurement advice, alongside your manage to senior managers and stakeholders, e.g. from initial sourcing strategy through to the development and drafting of technical specifications, competitive tendering, supplier evaluation and selection, and contract management and monitoring. Deliver cost reductions through the implementation of modern and professional strategic purchasing techniques ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Experience Required / Desired: Background within indirect procurement categories - preferably the majority within the IT category. Previous category management experience - full end to end procurement knowledge and a proven success track record in stakeholder management. Motivated individual, with a willingness to learn. Track record working in successful teams. If you would like to hear more on this role then please reach out to Tabitha via email; - additionally, apply directly into the role. Key words: procurement, category manager, technology category manager, IT procurement, software, hardware, infrastructure, telco, professional services, FTSE 250, London, remote working, sourcing specialist, stakeholder managed, CIPS, MCIPS.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
IT Category Manager - FTSE 250 Private Equity Firm - London / Remote Working - £75,000 - £85,000 + Package - Senior Level Expose - Tailored Career Progression Routes. This FTSE 250 private equity firms are looking to add a passionate IT Category Manager to the team. The role will have a strong focus on transformation as they look to adapt the way they use technology across the business globally, from software, hardware, telco, networks and more. You will report directly into the Senior IT Procurement Manager and work closely with them, interacting with top, senior stakeholders within the business among day to day procurement activities. The business recognizes the changes in working style trends over the past few years, so offer remote working as well as a central London office to use at your pleasure when and needed. On top of this, they understand the importance of peoples careers and progressing upwards, therefore, set out tailored career development plans to ensure you are following everything step by step to reach your goals. Role Responsibilities: Assist, lead, co-ordinate and deliver a wide range of procurement programs across a range of IT for the company from software throughout to networks. Develop and manage a wide range of business wide IT contracts that provide the best value for money. Provide professional procurement advice, alongside your manage to senior managers and stakeholders, e.g. from initial sourcing strategy through to the development and drafting of technical specifications, competitive tendering, supplier evaluation and selection, and contract management and monitoring. Deliver cost reductions through the implementation of modern and professional strategic purchasing techniques ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Experience Required / Desired: Background within indirect procurement categories - preferably the majority within the IT category. Previous category management experience - full end to end procurement knowledge and a proven success track record in stakeholder management. Motivated individual, with a willingness to learn. Track record working in successful teams. If you would like to hear more on this role then please reach out to Tabitha via email; - additionally, apply directly into the role. Key words: procurement, category manager, technology category manager, IT procurement, software, hardware, infrastructure, telco, professional services, FTSE 250, London, remote working, sourcing specialist, stakeholder managed, CIPS, MCIPS.
