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Chief procurement officer for the UK branch, London
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London, United Kingdom
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Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
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Job Description:
Business type
Types of Jobs - Purchasing
Job title
Chief procurement officer for the UK branch
Contract type
Permanent Contract
No
Job summary
The Chief Procurement Officer for the UK branch will oversee the Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) team in the UK. This role will be responsible for managing a small team of procurement analysts and administrators handling UK purchases for the CACIB London Branch.
The Key responsibilities are as follows :
· Manage a team of procurement analysts and administrator from RFP, negotiation, invoicing and dispute.
· Build and maintain a set of performance indicators related to procurement activities including but not limited to supplier performance, spend analysis, cost saving initiatives.
· Work directly and specifically on high profile purchases as and when required by UK management.
· Negotiate with the assistance of the legal department, the commercial and legal clauses with 3rd party suppliers in adherence with the bank policy.
· Rate and vet all new and existing suppliers and manage corresponding contracts.
· Advise all UK functions on UK procurement activities. Ensure best practices are shared with UK departmental heads.
· Represent the procurement function at all relevant steering or project committees.
· Implement and follow locally the Credit Agricole CIB vendor and procurement policies.
· Participate and contribute to the Credit Agricole UK entities corporate initiatives in the UK.
Supplementary Information
Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 9th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2024). We offer more than just a job.
You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.
Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.
With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.
Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Purchasing
Job title
Chief procurement officer for the UK branch
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Management position
No
Job summary
The Chief Procurement Officer for the UK branch will oversee the Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) team in the UK. This role will be responsible for managing a small team of procurement analysts and administrators handling UK purchases for the CACIB London Branch.
The Key responsibilities are as follows :
· Manage a team of procurement analysts and administrator from RFP, negotiation, invoicing and dispute.
· Build and maintain a set of performance indicators related to procurement activities including but not limited to supplier performance, spend analysis, cost saving initiatives.
· Work directly and specifically on high profile purchases as and when required by UK management.
· Negotiate with the assistance of the legal department, the commercial and legal clauses with 3rd party suppliers in adherence with the bank policy.
· Rate and vet all new and existing suppliers and manage corresponding contracts.
· Advise all UK functions on UK procurement activities. Ensure best practices are shared with UK departmental heads.
· Represent the procurement function at all relevant steering or project committees.
· Implement and follow locally the Credit Agricole CIB vendor and procurement policies.
· Participate and contribute to the Credit Agricole UK entities corporate initiatives in the UK.
Supplementary Information
Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 9th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2024). We offer more than just a job.
You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.
Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.
With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.
Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Higher Education (degree or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience
Experience
1. Category management
2. Contract management
3. Supplier management
4. Procurement operations Lean Management
Required skills
Competencies
5. Methodology
6. Accuracy
7. Rigour
Technical skills required
• Corporate and Investment banking
• Commercial negotiations skills
• Procurement operations
• Transparency, accountability, commitment to excellence and client service quality.
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