Head of Procurement Operations

London or Manchester (hybrid working model, 2 days week in the office, 3 days remote)

Very competitive salary, car allowance, performance related bonus plus benefits

Fantastic opportunity to secure the Head of Procurement Operations permanent role with Smart DCC. The Head of Procurement Operations will be part of DCC’s Procurement transformation, DCC is creating a Head of Procurement Operations role. This role reports into the Director of Procurement and will have 2 Procurement Analysts direct reports. Operating in a heavily regulated environment has driven the need to ensure the business operates in a compliant manner against the Procurement Policy, as well as working with the Commercial Operations and Planning team to ensure DCC is “audit ready”.

What will you be doing?

• Working with the Director of Procurement to align a more fit for purpose Procurement Strategy and supporting Policy with Ofgem and DESNZ, to enable DCC to drive better value for money for customers and consumers

• Lead the change management approach across DCC once the Procurement Strategy and Policy have been agreed, with a view to embedding it across the organisation

• Interfacing with the rest of the Procurement team and Commercial Operations and Planning team to meet the demands of external audit

• Lead the continued rollout of Ivalua and other key technologies to drive more streamlined and efficient processes, working closely with the SME in the Commercial Operations and Planning team

• Act as the Procurement team SME for embedding DCC’s Responsible Business Framework (RBF) within the function and across DCC’s supply chain, working with and taking guidance from the Sustainability team

What are we looking for?

• Significant senior Procurement experience with a demonstrable track record of implementation of streamlined processes including leadership and development of a small team

• Drafting and refining best in class Procurement policies with an understanding of regulated and a non-regulated Procurement and sourcing environments. Ideally with reference to secure and critical national industries

• An understanding or Implementation of ESG via Sourcing that aligns with the Net Zero aims by the UK Government.

• Being able to navigate and influence, in complex, secure and regulated environment, to drive change.

• Being a dynamic, forward-thinking self-starter, who can drive performance and best-practice Procurement within a changing and evolving environment

• Solution driven, innovator, focusing on total cost and value creation with experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods

• An analytical mind-set, comfortable manipulating large volumes of data with an outstanding track record of analytics, problem-solving, innovation and risk mitigation, in particular supply market research, spend analysis, business requirements analysis and bidder response evaluation

• Strong attention to details and proven ability to work in an open / auditable way fitting to a regulated environment including extensive risk management experience

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

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Capita Opportunity Statement:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you

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