Head of Procurement Full time, 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Location – Flexible Selby/Northampton/London/Ipswich Salary £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
As the Head of Procurement at Drax you’ll devise, implement and successfully manage the operational delivery of our framework to support the overall procurement strategy at a global level. The role will focus on IT related categories of spend covering areas such as hardware, software, professional services, cyber security and telecommunications.
You’ll help us deliver our promise by leading the procurement team supporting UK power generation. Additionally, you’ll focus on key areas of spending to support both the procurement strategy and requirements of the business.
You’ll manage and deliver effective tendering, negotiation, contract management, working collaboratively with business colleagues ensuring procure to pay processes and policies are operating effectively.
You’ll help us shape the future by partnering with key stakeholders and Procurement leads to co-create our 3-5 year strategic procurement plans. This will include clear deliverables to safeguard our supply chains. It is key that you have demonstrable experience in end-to-end procurement lifecycle and can implement effective process and policy improvements.
You’ll have strong leadership qualities and a proven track record of driving transformational change within similar organisations. As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
· Private Healthcare
· SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
· Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
· Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
· To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Talk to us about flexible working!
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If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.