Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Castleford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as a Procurement Compliance Manager. You will ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations while driving improvements in procurement processes. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this role is perfect for someone passionate about procurement and compliance.

Benefits

Up to 15% annual performance bonus

Enrollment into double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday per year

Company car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement and e-tendering systems.
• Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EU procurement directives.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with procurement policies.
• Develop procurement process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Reporting

IT Literacy

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

MCIPS or working towards MCIPS

Tools

E-tendering systems

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Procurement Compliance Manager to join our Procurement Team.

As Northern PowerGrid’s expert on Procurement Law and the Utilities Contract Regulations (UCR), this role is accountable for ensuring ongoing legal compliance within all procurement and tendering activities, providing interpretation and guidance to procurement staff and the wider business. The role involves establishing and maintaining legal and policy compliance monitoring and reporting procedures, including preparing reports for BHE and executive levels that highlight breaches and recommend corrective actions.

Along with a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000 depending on experience, we also offer:

• Up to 15% annual performance bonus
• Enrollment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with tenure, plus bank holidays
• Company car allowance

We’re excited to hear from candidates passionate about our company and industry, with a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all Northern Powergrid procurement policies, systems, and procedures comply with EU procurement directives.
2. Monitor ongoing compliance with Northern Powergrid and Berkshire Hathaway Energy procurement policies.
3. Ensure that all systems and procedures enable ethical procurement.
4. Review NPg tenders for compliance before issuance, including establishing and delivering audit programs.
5. Develop and deliver procurement process improvements to maximize savings, reduce sole sourcing, increase bidder participation, and establish tendering principles for the most advantageous tenders.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of the EU Procurement Directive
• Knowledgeable about procurement systems and procedures
• Strong literacy skills for documenting reports, policies, and procedures
• High IT literacy to support procurement systems
• Good communication skills for internal and external interactions and training
• Advanced reporting and data manipulation skills

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications & Attributes:

• MCIPS or working towards MCIPS
• Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives
• Knowledge of Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 / Procurement Act 2023
• Experience with procurement and e-tendering systems
• Experience in tender negotiation
• Experience in procurement policy and procedural development
• Understanding of Contract Law

Desirable Qualifications & Attributes:

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Achilles Academy Training
• Experience implementing new operating models
• Experience managing procurement compliance
• Experience working with external parties

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to learn more about this and other opportunities.

Posted: 02/05/2025

Closing date for applications: 16/05/2025

Applicants are considered based on their suitability, regardless of marital status, re-assignment, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

For more information, contact Beth Stephenson at [e-mail] with the vacancy reference number.