Procurement Manager

Ecotricity; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive procurement strategy. This pivotal role will enhance procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and supplier reliability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in procurement best practices and demonstrate exceptional negotiation and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and make a significant impact on the way energy is produced and consumed in the UK. Embrace the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with generous benefits and a focus on environmental responsibility.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Generous pension contribution

Volunteering Day

Various company discounts

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Car pooling

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement with a solid grasp of best practices.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a procurement strategy and framework.
• Evaluate bids and maintain an approved supplier list.
• Provide procurement advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

MCIPs Certification

Job description

About The Role

Salary - Up to £65,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager on a permanent basis who will develop, implement and manage a procurement strategy and framework to support the whole organisation.

This is a new role to the organisation and will be instrumental in evolving and refining the procurement strategy, policies, processes and templates, ensuring the processes and controls are adhered to across the organisation.

You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and managing key suppliers to ensure high performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, as well as involvement in project procurement objectives and requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for purchasing and be experienced in working independently with stakeholders and suppliers. You will have a solid understanding of both the purchasing process (tender, negotiation, and award) and strategic sourcing (market data, supply, change, cost control).

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing a procurement strategy/framework
• Support and run tenders, evaluating bids and making recommendations
• Agree and maintain approved supplier list
• Develop strategies to ensure cost savings and meet or exceed performance targets
• Ensure all procurement processes are followed and accurately recorded (policies/templates)
• Analyse data and produce reports and statistics on spending, saving and performance
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to senior stakeholders
• Develop a procurement schedule for long-term contracts
• Ensure all necessary environmental, social and economic policies are considered when selecting suppliers
• Proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring continuity of supply
• Interact with various stakeholders, including suppliers, business areas, senior management and the board.

About You

• Proven Procurement experience with a solid understanding of procurement best practices, contract management and supply chain management principles
• Knowledge of the full procurement cycle
• Strong communicator with attention to detail
• Proficient negotiator with strong commercial awareness and influencing skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Self-starter who is confident working independently and as part of a team
• Confidence interacting with senior management
• MCIPs would be an advantage

About Us

What's in it for you...

Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution

Volunteering Day

Hybrid Working

Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)

Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days

Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

As a valued member of the team, you will be supporting the Group Environmental Policy and its associated sustainability objectives and targets.

Flexibility statement

The fast-moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis.

Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. Our mission is to change the way energy is made and used in Britain - by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy.

We don't just supply green energy; we use the money from our customers' bills to make it ourselves too - we build windmills, sun parks and green gasmills in Britain.

Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.