Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the energy sector as a Procurement Compliance Manager. This exciting role involves ensuring legal compliance within procurement activities and guiding the team in ethical practices. You'll establish monitoring procedures and prepare reports for executive levels, making a significant impact on the organization's procurement strategy. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is your chance to drive change in a dynamic industry. If you're passionate about procurement and eager to succeed, apply now to be part of this evolving energy landscape.

Benefits

Up to 15% annual performance bonus

Double-matched pension scheme

5 days holiday per year, increasing with tenure

Qualifications

• Expertise in EU Procurement Directives and Utilities Contract Regulations.
• Experience in procurement policy development and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Develop process improvements for procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement Law

Utilities Contract Regulations

Tender Negotiation

Compliance Monitoring

Data Manipulation

Education

MCIPS

Degree-level education in a relevant subject

Tools

E-tendering systems

Job description

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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 responsible 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.

We offer a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000 depending on experience, along with:

Up to 15% annual performance bonus

Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme

5 days holiday per year, increasing with tenure, plus bank holidays

We welcome candidates passionate about our company and industry, eager 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 that all procurement systems and procedures enable ethical procurement practices.
• Review NPg tenders to ensure compliance with policies and procedures before market issuance, including establishing and delivering audit programs.
• Develop and deliver procurement process improvements to maximize savings, such as reducing sole-source purchases and increasing bidder participation.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of the EU Procurement Directive.
• Be knowledgeable in procurement systems and procedures.
• Document reports, policies, and procedures clearly and coherently.
• Support IT-based procurement systems with high IT literacy.
• Communicate effectively internally and externally, including training staff on procurement policies and systems.
• Perform advanced reporting and data manipulation.

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications & Attributes:

• MCIPS or working towards MCIPS
• Knowledge of the EU Procurement Directives
• Knowledge of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 and 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-level education in a relevant subject
• 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 based on suitability for the role, regardless of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age, or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

For more information, contact Beth Stephenson at [emailprotected], quoting the vacancy reference number.