Working primarily within the Technology category, this position will be responsible for the delivery of projects from a Procurement perspective and seek to maximise the delivery of financial and commercial benefits from a TCO perspective.
Please note there are 2 positions available in our Leeds office, working 3 days in the office.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Reporting into Finance, Procurement is responsible for the acquisition of all indirect goods & services across Channel 4 and provides commercial expertise to ensure the achievement of Corporation’s strategic objectives.
Reporting into the Procurement Manager, the Category Lead will:
* Partner with Technology to contribute to ensuring the on-time delivery of key strategic and operational initiatives
* Identify and mitigate commercial risks
* Ensure compliance with Channel 4 procurement policy & process
* The Category Lead will have experience in technology procurement (to include contracting models) and be required to take a proactive and flexible approach as business needs evolve. They will also have some experience in non-technology Procurement categories.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will primarily focus on delivering technology procurement projects to include the following:
* Advise and support Technology budget holders on the development of supplier strategy, sourcing options and commercial models across the Technology cost base
* Lead, direct & execute relevant procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking & competitive tenders in line with the Channel 4’s Procurement policies and processes
* Develop, own and manage specific RFPs and associated procurement processes and deliverables
* Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with Technology colleagues and with key suppliers, including support for SRM across the technology supplier base
* Work collaboratively with other members of the Procurement team
* Undertake additional projects as required by the Procurement Manager.
JOB FACTORS
Technical & Professional Skills
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
* Strong background in technology procurement with additional experience in non-technology sourcing
* Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills
* Robust understanding of contract law to include SaaS based contracts
* Effective time management and organizational skills
* Strong understanding of key technology categories and market influences.
Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making
* Experience and ability to effectively lead and manage a project team and influence senior technology stakeholders
* Robust commercial awareness, business acumen and analytical thinking skills
* Ability to make clear recommendations and respond to strong challenges
* Relationship Management (internal, external, 3rd parties)
* Customer focussed ethos with the ability to interact across all management levels
* Successful development of productive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Strong verbal and written influencing skills.
* Flexibility in approach.
Complexity/Problem Solving
* Strong multi-tasking skills
* Desire to embrace change, successfully adapting to constantly changing demands and conditions
* Continuous improvement approach to review and develop key services to meet and exceed changing requirements.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
* MCIPS Qualified
* Experience in technology procurement to include tier 1 vendors
* Experience of managing outsourced relationships
* Strong understanding of contract law (including SaaS contracts)
* Demonstrable experience of leading projects and collaborating proactively with stakeholders at varying levels across organisations
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Proven negotiation skills.
Salary: Basic salary starting from £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
There are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;
* Private medical insurance with NO EXCESS
* Free Virtual GP access for employees
* Free Female Health hormone test each year
* Free Tastecard membership
* Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter
* Free OnHand (as featured on Dragon’s Den) volunteering membership
* Discounted Gym memberships
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Holiday Buy/Sell.
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