Commercial Category Manager (Technology) in Procurement

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Bank of England in Leeds and London is recruiting a Commercial Category Manager to deliver end-to-end procurement support within the Technology category. You will build and manage a robust pipeline, run or support technology procurements, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver maximum value.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, MCIPS or progress towards it, and a track record of working across project lifecycles in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience building a robust commercial pipeline and delivering technology procurements.
• Experience with PCR-level public procurement and public-sector frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end commercial support to the Commercial partner and maintain procurement pipelines.
• Work with technology stakeholders to prioritise commercial activity and ensure collaboration.
• Facilitate sourcing workshops and define sourcing strategies.
• Follow governance processes to resolve commercial matters.
• Identify benefits with Finance and realise savings in procurements and contracts.
• Embed effective risk management and use eProcurement systems efficiently.
• Develop commercial competencies through training and regular engagement.
• Drive sustainability within the category and identify opportunities.
• Maintain trackers for waivers, savings, pipelines and sourcing events.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Delivery team to apply supplier and contract management practices.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Commercial sourcing

Stakeholder management

Public procurement

Contract management

Sustainability

Data analysis

Education

MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

eProcurement systems

Job description

Are you a talent and driven Commercial Category manager seeking a new and exciting opportunity in a dynamic and supportive Commercial Team. This role is part of the high performing and best in class Technology commercial business partnering team enabling stakeholders to deliver commercial activity from the standard Hardware & software commercial activities to negotiating with key suppliers to drive continuous improvements in a dynamic, fast paced and positive working environment. Delivering value is at the heart of our commercial mission and we need you.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering end to end commercial support to the Commercial business partner including but not limited to maintaining a comprehensive procurement pipeline.
• Working with technology stakeholders to agree & prioritise commercial activity alongside the Commercial Business ensuring optimum collaboration and delivery.
• Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to deliver end-to-end sourcing as defined and agreed within the procurement pipeline, including facilitating (where necessary) workshops to agree sourcing strategies and requirements building.
• Following the agreed governance process working cross functionally to resolve commercial matters.
• Working with Finance to identify and realise benefits within both procurements and awarded contracts.
• Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to embed effective risk management.
• Making efficient and consistent use of eProcurement systems.
• Supporting the Commercial Business Partner with the development of commercial competencies in your business area, through regular engagement and formal training.
• Driving sustainability in the category, working closely with Subject Matter Specialists to identify opportunities.
• Identifying and driving savings and efficiencies.
• Maintaining commercial trackers including but not limited to: waivers, savings, project pipelines, contract records and sourcing events on the Procurement e-portal.
• Ensuring information flows (e.g. supplier intelligence) and communication channels between Procurement and the business are maintained.
• Working with the Commercial Delivery team to ensure supplier and contract management standard methodology is implemented in line with the Bank's framework!
• Experience of building a robust commercial pipeline of activity, including identifying routes to market and opportunities
• Experience of running or supporting the delivery of technology procurements
• Experience of PCR-level public procurement, including using public-sector frameworks
• Experience of working across whole project life cycles in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Strong experience of managing a pipeline of commercial activity, delivering innovative commercial solutions through strategic sourcing techniques within the Technology category
• Strong customer engagement skills, working collaboratively to deliver shared objectives and optimum value
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish constructive relationships
• Demonstrable organisational, planning and time management capability to deliver against priorities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Commercial Category Manager

Location: Leeds and London

Job description

Are you a talent and driven Commercial Category manager seeking a new and exciting opportunity in a dynamic and supportive Commercial Team. This role is part of the high performing and best in class Technology commercial business partnering team enabling stakeholders to deliver commercial activity from the standard Hardware & software commercial activities to negotiating with key suppliers to drive continuous improvements in a dynamic, fast paced and positive working environment. Delivering value is at the heart of our commercial mission and we need you.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering end to end commercial support to the Commercial business partner including but not limited to maintaining a comprehensive procurement pipeline.
• Working with technology stakeholders to agree & prioritise commercial activity alongside the Commercial Business ensuring optimum collaboration and delivery.
• Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to deliver end-to-end sourcing as defined and agreed within the procurement pipeline, including facilitating (where necessary) workshops to agree sourcing strategies and requirements building.
• Following the agreed governance process working cross functionally to resolve commercial matters.
• Working with Finance to identify and realise benefits within both procurements and awarded contracts.
• Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to embed effective risk management.
• Making efficient and consistent use of eProcurement systems.
• Supporting the Commercial Business Partner with the development of commercial competencies in your business area, through regular engagement and formal training.
• Driving sustainability in the category, working closely with Subject Matter Specialists to identify opportunities.
• Identifying and driving savings and efficiencies.
• Maintaining commercial trackers including but not limited to: waivers, savings, project pipelines, contract records and sourcing events on the Procurement e-portal.
• Ensuring information flows (e.g. supplier intelligence) and communication channels between Procurement and the business are maintained.
• Working with the Commercial Delivery team to ensure supplier and contract management standard methodology is implemented in line with the Bank's framework!
• Experience of building a robust commercial pipeline of activity, including identifying routes to market and opportunities
• Experience of running or supporting the delivery of technology procurements
• Experience of PCR-level public procurement, including using public-sector frameworks
• Experience of working across whole project life cycles in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Strong experience of managing a pipeline of commercial activity, delivering innovative commercial solutions through strategic sourcing techniques within the Technology category
• Strong customer engagement skills, working collaboratively to deliver shared objectives and optimum value
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish constructive relationships
• Demonstrable organisational, planning and time management capability to deliver against priorities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Minimum Criteria

• Experience of building a robust commercial pipeline of activity, including identifying routes to market and opportunities
• Experience of running or supporting the delivery of technology procurements
• Experience of PCR-level public procurement, including using public-sector frameworks
• Experience of working across whole project life cycles in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience of managing a pipeline of commercial activity, delivering innovative commercial solutions through strategic sourcing techniques within the Technology category
• Strong customer engagement skills, working collaboratively to deliver shared objectives and optimum value
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish constructive relationships
• Demonstrable organisational, planning and time management capability to deliver against priorities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.

Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application.

Salary and Benefits Information

We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.

The salary ranges on offer are:

• Leeds range: £46,320 - £52,110
• London range: £51,440 - £57,580

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.