Salary £88,569.52
London or Manchester (hybrid)
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Smart DCC’s Commercial function consists of commercial operations and planning, strategic supply management, contract management, and procurement. As a department, commercial plays a key role in enabling DCC to obtain its business objectives. The team is on a transformation journey that will see them streamline processes, adopt new ways of working, acquire the best talent, and deliver fit-for-purpose governance.
The Senior Procurement Manager will lead a team of procurement managers and buyers to deliver a category-led buying approach from tactical buying to strategic multi-year procurements. The role reports into the Head of Sourcing.
What will you be doing?
* Manage, lead, and deliver sourcing activity to assigned projects and categories utilizing established negotiation, benchmarking, strategic sourcing techniques & sustainability policies.
* Work with C-Suite executives within and outside DCC to set and implement sourcing and procurement strategies for all assigned DCC’s 3rd party spend – £500-£1bn/10yrs per Category.
* Provide thought leadership on sourcing models to meet the different needs of the business – from catalogue and auctions through to complex multi-year transformational procurements.
* Provide sourcing expertise in Telecoms procurement.
What are we looking for?
* Significant sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery within this category.
* Strong research and analytical capabilities, particularly in supply market research, spend analysis, business requirements analysis, and bidder response evaluation.
* Proven level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set.
* Experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods.
* Solution driven, innovator, focusing on total cost and value creation.
* An analytical mindset: comfortable manipulating large volumes of data.
* Outstanding track record of analytics, problem-solving, innovation, and risk mitigation.
* Strong attention to detail and proven ability to work in an open/auditable way fitting to a regulated environment.
About the DCC:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow, or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.
Company benefits:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy, and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Marc.Humphrey@preregrineresourcing.com or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
Join the DCC and discover the power of you.
What to do now:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Marc.Humphrey@preregrineresourcing.com.
Capita Opportunity Statement:
The parent company, Capita Plc, is a leading UK provider of technology-enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day, and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
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