About the role
Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Property, the Procurement Manager (I.T) provides leadership and oversight for end-to-end procurement from strategy design to execution. You will have real determination and a positive 'can do' attitude. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the sourcing process for suppliers, contracts, and technology subcategory areas.
The role is responsible for developing a business-centric procurement strategy that delivers for the future requirements of the Future System Operator (FSO), and leading a small team to manage, ensuring compliance with the policies and frameworks whilst leveraging spend across the IT and technology category.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
Key accountabilities (optional)
1. To interface and influence across I.T categories and suppliers. Building, maintaining, and influencing stakeholder relationships to ensure clear alignment between procurement and wider business planning.
2. Providing leadership beyond procurement, by seeing the bigger picture, and focussing on the things that will make the biggest differen...