Procurement Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Procurement Compliance Manager, ensuring legal compliance in procurement activities. You will guide procurement staff, develop policies, and report on compliance. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Up to 15% annual performance bonus

Double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday per year

Company car allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

IT Literacy

Reporting

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. You will provide interpretation and guidance to procurement staff and the wider business. You will also establish and maintain procedures for monitoring and reporting legal and policy compliance related to purchasing, 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
• Enrolment 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 with a passion for our company and industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Northern Powergrid procurement policies, systems, and procedures comply with EU procurement directives.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with Northern Powergrid and Berkshire Hathaway Energy procurement policies.
• Ensure systems and procedures enable ethical procurement practices.
• Review NPg tenders for policy and procedure compliance before issuance, including establishing and executing audit programs.
• 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
• Knowledge of 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 dealings and training
• Advanced reporting and data manipulation skills

Qualifications and Attributes:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Achilles Academy Training
• Experience implementing new operating models
• Experience managing procurement compliance
• Experience working with and influencing 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 will be considered 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], quoting the vacancy reference number.