Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement
Full time, 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location – Flexible Selby/London/Ipswich

Salary £75,000 – £85,000 depending on experience

Closing date: 28 July

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As the Head of Procurement at Drax you’ll devise, implement and successfully manage the operational delivery of our framework to support the overall procurement strategy at a global level. The role will focus on IT related categories of spend covering areas such as hardware, software, professional services, cyber security and telecommunications.

You’ll help us deliver our promise by leading the procurement team supporting UK power generation. You’ll ensure management and prioritisation of the team’s workload. Additionally, you’ll focus on key areas of spending to support both the procurement strategy and requirements of the business.

You’ll manage and deliver effective tendering, negotiation, contract management, working collaboratively with business colleagues ensuring procure to pay processes and policies are operating effectively.

You’ll help us shape the future by partnering with key stakeholders and Procurement leads to co-create our 3-5 year strategic procurement plans. This will include clear deliverables to safeguard our supply chains. You’ll also work closely with finance teams to support the annual budgeting process.

This role also includes line management responsibilities.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally be MCIPS qualified and have extensive experience in a similar role. It is key that you have demonstrable experience in end-to-end procurement lifecycle and can implement effective process and policy improvements.

You’ll have strong leadership qualities and a proven track record of driving transformational change within similar organisations. You’ll have exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, effectively engaging and collaborating with diverse groups to align on shared goals.

You’ll be committed to delivering a prompt and efficient service to all stakeholders ensuring their satisfaction and enhancing your relationships across all areas of the business.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a positive impact through strategic leadership and effective communication, then we want to hear from you!

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

· A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

· Private Healthcare

· SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

· Personal accident cover

· Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

· Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

· Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com

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