Procurement Transformation Leader

TN United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Procurement Specialist, where you will lead transformative training initiatives within the UK's public sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence procurement practices under the new regulatory framework, ensuring that contracting authorities are equipped to deliver value for taxpayers. You'll facilitate engaging training sessions, develop impactful learning content, and leverage your expertise to drive new business opportunities in procurement learning. If you're passionate about shaping the future of procurement and making a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in educating and coaching with a learner-focused approach.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement processes and public procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging online training events for procurement practitioners.
• Develop learning content on new procurement legislation and practices.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Change Management

Procurement Analytics

Public Procurement Regulations

Training and Development

Education

Affiliation with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

Tools

Jaggaer

Oracle

Atamis

SAP/Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Job Description:

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in transforming procurement practices within the UK's public sector. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist who is passionate about developing procurement knowledge and skills across central government and the wider public sector.

As a Procurement Trainer, you will be at the forefront of a large-scale training and development programme centred on the latest procurement legislation, 'The Procurement Bill'. You will lead the transition from the current regime to the new regulatory framework, Transforming Public Procurement (TPP), expected to go live in Autumn 2024. This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape procurement practices, ensuring contracting authorities are well-prepared to deliver value for taxpayers under the new regime.

• Facilitate engaging and informative online training events, empowering attendees to achieve their learning outcomes.
• Deliver an 'Advanced Course of Deep Dives', moving procurement practitioners from understanding the 'what' to the 'how' of the new public procurement regime.
• Provide learners with the skills and confidence to operate effectively under the new regulatory regime, utilizing its flexibilities to achieve better procurement outcomes.
• Develop and provide subject-matter expertise in creating learning content for various procurement-related topics.
• Leverage your expertise to generate and win new business opportunities within procurement learning and other transformation-related projects.
• Proven experience in educating, enthusing, and coaching with a learner-focused approach.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement processes, including category management, strategic sourcing, and contract management.
• Experience in leading and managing procurement capability within the public sector.
• Working knowledge of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle and core public procurement policies and regulations, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the new procurement legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing procurement operating model changes.
• Experience with Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 and Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
• Knowledge of advanced procurement analytics techniques and tools.
• Experience in change management within complex public sector environments.
• Affiliation with a professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
• Awareness of current procurement technology trends and providers like Jaggaer, Oracle, Atamis, SAP/Ariba, and Coupa.

Join us as a Procurement Leader and help shape the future of procurement within the public sector. Apply now to make a significant impact through your expertise and leadership in procurement transformation.