Chief procurement officer for the UK branch | London, UK

Crédit Agricole CIB; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution seeks a Chief Procurement Officer for its UK branch in London. The successful candidate will oversee procurement activities, lead a team, and manage supplier relationships to ensure best practices. A Bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and supplier management are required. Join a company committed to diversity and social responsibility, where sustainable finance is a priority.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Career development opportunities

Commitment to sustainability and CSR

Qualifications

• Experience with category management, contract management, supplier management, procurement operations.
• Higher education or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Global Sourcing and Procurement team.
• Manage procurement analysts and their tasks.
• Build performance indicators for procurement activities.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Advise on UK procurement best practices.

Skills

Methodology

Accuracy

Rigour

Commercial negotiations skills

Procurement operations

Transparency

Accountability

Client service quality

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree

Job description

Chief procurement officer for the UK branch

Chief procurement officer for the UK branch

Chief procurement officer for the UK branch

Vacancy details

General information

Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offersare open to persons with disabilities.

For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ca_cib
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/

By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Reference
2025-102188

Update date
24/07/2025

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 administrators covering all aspects 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 and cost saving initiatives.

• Work directly 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 and accepted risk appetite.

• 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

• Category management
• Contract management
• Supplier management
• Procurement operations Lean Management

Required skills

Competencies

• Methodology
• Accuracy
• 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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