Procurement Systems and Compliance Lead - NESO in Wokingham

About the Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. In 2026, the Procurement Centre of Excellence team is expanding and we are seeking a Procurement Systems and Compliance Lead to embed, optimise and continuously improve Ivalua, ensuring it delivers the right processes, controls and insights for the wider Procurement & Property team and the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in Ivalua for Procurement & Property, overseeing upgrades and patches and managing issues or amendments.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including the P2P team, to ensure seamless cross‑over activity between systems.
• Provide first‑line technical and user support for the e‑procurement system, ensuring continued service and development.
• Coordinate engagement with second‑line technical support to maintain and enhance system performance.
• Act as the Procurement Champion, supporting the development of new e‑procurement solutions, particularly AI bots, to improve efficiency, oversight and reporting.
• Drive compliance, embedding governance across Procurement and maintaining documentation.
• Support all internal and external audit activities, leading attestation checks to ensure compliance.
• Maintain the Centre of Excellence Risk Register, recording risks, reviewing them, escalating appropriately and assigning mitigation actions.
• Perform the Control Operator role for assigned RACM controls, executing control testing and following up on outcomes.
• Manage the Conflict‑of‑Interest process, keeping policies current and training the procurement team on compliance and automation improvements.
• Analyse procurement performance data, identify improvement opportunities and recommend actions to the Head of Procurement Centre of Excellence.
• Support scoping and delivery of performance improvement projects, collaborating with stakeholders to plan effective implementation and adoption.
• Coordinate with procurement software providers such as D&B, Moody’s and Achilles to ensure effective system performance, compliance and service delivery.
• Update procurement policies, standard operating procedures and terms of reference as required, supporting the Head of Procurement Centre of Excellence.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including PA23, UCR, Competition Law, Fraud & Bribery, Modern Slavery, Conflict Minerals and Real Living Wage in Supply Chain.
• Train stakeholders on best‑practice procurement processes across the wider NESO business.

About You

• Expert knowledge of end‑to‑end procurement processes and operating models.
• Experience working with e‑procurement systems such as Ivalua, SAP S4Hana, Coupa or Oracle.
• Experience in Public Sector Procurement is desirable.
• Strong interest in emerging technologies, especially AI, and their application in procurement.
• Understanding of best‑practice procurement policies, processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to build a business case for change.
• Good communication and project management skills.

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000, dependent on experience and capability.

• Bonus based on company performance.
• 26 days annual leave.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme – we double match your contribution up to 12%.
• Annual enrollment to the NESO Savings Plan – 50% matching contribution for savings between £20–£500 a month.

Benefits

• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading.
• Additional Birthday Day Off.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts.
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance.

About Us

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain’s energy future. We operate the world’s fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards running it carbon‑free for short periods. NESO is an independent public corporation, licensed and regulated by Ofgem, committed to balancing sustainability, affordability and security.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment where each individual feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. If this role sparks your interest but you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you.