Procurement Manager - Telco

Salary £72,775.04

London or Manchester (8 x days pm on-site)

Competitive Salary plus benefits

As part of DCC’s procurement transformation, DCC is creating a Sourcing Team. The Procurement Manager will deliver a category led buying approach from tactical buying to strategic multi-year procurements. The role reports into a Senior Procurement Manager. These roles will change how we will consume energy for the next generation (25 years) and beyond. You will be playing a critical role in supporting DCC and the Smart Meter programme.

What will you be doing?

• Manage, lead, and deliver sourcing activity to assigned projects and categories utilising established negotiation, benchmarking, strategic sourcing techniques & sustainability policies.
• Working with DCC Directors and Executives to set and implement sourcing and procurement for all assigned procurement projects – ranging up to £100m+.
• Providing thought advice and procurement expertise on sourcing models to meet the different needs of the business – from catalogue and auctions through to complex multi-year transformational procurements.
• Providing sourcing expertise on end-to-end Telecoms Procurement strategy.
• The Procurement Manager must be able to demonstrate experience as follows:
• Manage, lead, and deliver sourcing activity to assigned projects and categories utilising established negotiation, benchmarking & strategic sourcing techniques & sustainability policies that aligns with the Net Zero aims in the UK Government.

What are we looking for?

• Understanding of regulated and a non-regulated procurement and sourcing environments. Ideally with reference to secure and critical national industries.
• Individuals must have led/owned E2E procurement activities and not supported (non negotiable).
• 3+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across telecommunications or similar technology-led industry.
• Broad knowledge and experience of sourcing goods and services within a Telecoms category.
• Proven experience of defining then implementing sourcing strategies, category strategies and/or SRM.
• Excellent negotiation capabilities (methodologies and emotional intelligence) and commercial acumen.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills – with the ability to effectively engage and influence at all levels.
• Well organised with proven experience of managing projects.
• Well established network of suppliers and relationships across IT & Networks industries.
• Strong skills in contract drafting and contract negotiation are required.
• Strong attention to details and proven ability to work in an open / auditable way fitting to a regulated environment.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication. Able to communicate effectively with junior and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a complex environment.
• We expect our employees to bring to life our three core values: make a difference, act with integrity and be accountable.

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 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.

What to do now:

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