Senior Manager - Procurement (Corporate & Prof Services) page is loaded
Senior Manager - Procurement (Corporate & Prof Services)
Apply locations City Centre, Leeds time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id JR100117
About UK Infras tructure Bank
We are the new, government-owned policy bank - launched in June 2021 - providing £22bn of infrastructure finance and partnering with the private sector and local government to finance a green industrial revolution and drive growth across the United Kingdom.
We are looking for skilled and results oriented individuals who are motivated to help us build the UKIB into an industry-leading institution.
Job Purpose
Our mission is clear: to empower our nation's transition to a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
We are providing £22 billion in infrastructure financing, dedicated to projects that will reshape the landscape of the United Kingdom, forging a path towards a sustainable, ecofriendly future for all.
If you are passionate about our mission and think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all our people can thrive.
We're hiring our permanent Procurement team and currently looking to recruit the Senior Procurement Manager responsible for managing the Corporate & Professional Services team. This critical role will be leading a team of procurement professionals and overseeing the Bank's procurement activities in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and in compliance with the Bank's policies and procedures.
Key accountabilities include:
* Manage the Bank's supplier relationships, ensuring that suppliers deliver products and services that meet the Bank's requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
* Monitor, analyse and report on procurement performance, including spend analysis and supplier performance metrics, to identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate corrective actions.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including internal customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with reporting and governance requirements and ensure that business needs are being supported.
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and provide advice and guidance to colleagues on procurement-related issues.
* Manage a range of high complexity contracts with suppliers, monitoring performance against KPIs, managing disputes and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
* Develop a business partnering approach with specific areas of the Bank. Build strong working relationships in order to understand their future pipeline of procurement activity. Through developing an understanding of the categories or spend and budget, provide advice and support on the most appropriate procurement routes, timings and risk mitigation strategies.
Essential experience required:
* Significant experience in a senior procurement role within the public sector.
* Deep category experience in Corporate & Professional Services and knowledge of CCS and other public sector buying organisation frameworks.
Skills required:
* Excellent negotiation and contract management skills, with the ability to manage complex, high-value contracts.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a team of procurement professionals.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Analytical, numerate with the ability to solve problems, identify issues and develop appropriate solutions.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
Knowledge required for the role:
* Relevant degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field.
* Relevant professional procurement qualification, such as FCIPS/MCIPS.
* In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
A career with us offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and work on cutting-edge technologies that will drive the UK’s future. We value diversity in our people and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.
We offer competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining both private and public sector skills and experience.
Similar Jobs (1)
Senior Manager - Procurement (IT)
locations City Centre, Leeds time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago
The bank encourages a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people. Inclusion is at the heart of what the Bank does. Diversity in the Bank’s people and their ideas will be vital to the bank’s success. Appointments will be made on merit, with regard to maintaining the breadth of experience and expertise required and reflecting diversity in the broadest sense, to embrace different perspectives, characteristics and experience, as well as being broadly representative of the nations and regions of the UK.
This role is open to full-time, part-time or job-share applicants. Job-share applicants should supply individual CVs and a joint cover letter submitted with both applications.
As part of our standard hiring process, please be informed that a background check will be conducted for successful candidates in accordance with our company policy and industry best practices. Please note, that successful candidates will be offered a salary that is appropriate to their relevant experience and performance during the selection process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr