Procurement Manager

Description:

Procurement Manager

London or Manchester based – hybrid working model (2 days a week office based, 3 days a week remote)

Excellent inside IR35 day rate contract rate

Fantastic opportunity to secure an initial 6 months day rate contract, inside IR35, with good scope for extension as a Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager will deliver a category led buying approach from tactical buying to strategic multi-year procurements. The role reports into a Senior Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager role with be focused on the Technology category and relevant experience in this category is required.

What will you be doing?

• Manage, lead, and deliver sourcing activity to assigned projects and categories utilising

established negotiation, benchmarking, strategic sourcing techniques & sustainability policies.

• Working with DCC Directors and Executives to set and implement, sourcing and procurement

for all assigned procurement projects – ranging up to £100m+

• Providing thought advice and procurement expertise on sourcing models to meet the different

needs of the business – from catalogue and auctions through to complex multi-year

transformational procurements.

• Providing sourcing expertise on one of the following areas: - Telecoms, Technology and IT,

Security, Outsourcing, Innovation and Professional Services

What are we looking for?

·      Significant, specific experience as a Procurement Manager in the Technology category.

·      Proven experience running highly complex, high value projects and contracts.

·      Proven level of negotiation and dispute resolution experience

·      Strong research and analytical capabilities, in particular supply market research, spend analysis, business requirements analysis and bidder response evaluation.

·      Experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods.

·      Solution driven, innovative with a drive for cost and value led solutions.

·      Experience working in a highly regulated environment, ideally possessing experience in both the Public and Private Sector.

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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 is what 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 Nick Hayman 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 (url removed).

Capita Opportunity Statement:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are 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 do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you