Head of Procurement
4 days ago
Overview:
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.
Role Profile:
Are you passionate about procurement and making a demonstrable contribution to business activities?
ZSL’s Business Services department has a new permanent, part time (22.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Head of Procurement to join our Procurement Team, whose goal will be to provide knowledgeable, professional and practical procurement support to client teams leading on large, high value and complex procurements.
Reporting into the Chief Financial Officer, you will be instrumental in raising the profile of the function throughout the organisation and making a significant contribution to the achievement of its goals through your business acumen and pragmatic approach. You will lead and inspire with passion and promote an inclusive mindset.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
In this role, you will have overall responsibility for procurement activity (excluding retail) across all of ZSL’s UK based sites and encompasses both capital projects and a wide variety of other requirements ranging from security services to media buying.
You will also play a critical role in the implementation of the Masterplan for our London and Whipsnade sites to be rolled out over the next 10 - 20 years including the development of procurement strategies which may include provision for public procurement regulations.
In addition, you will be instrumental in the development of ZSL’s procurement policy and procedures to ensure that procurement throughout the organisation is carried out in a consistent and compliant manner with advice and guidance being given as necessary.
Commitment, drive, flexibility and highly developed interpersonal skills are required in this role.
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Person Specification:
**_ What will you be doing?_**
- Developing strategy, policy and procedures
- Leading on capital projects and other significant procurements
- Maintaining a five-year procurement pipeline
- Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships
- Overseeing and developing a Procurement Specialist
**_ What do we want to see?_**
- Previous experience in construction related capital project procurement
- Experience of procuring both on a direct basis and via third part frameworks
- Ability to prioritise workload to reflect challenging deadlines
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Successful line management of staff
**_
What do we offer?_**
“Work Your Way”: We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work.
Wellbeing: You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing.
Other benefits include:
- Complimentary access to our Zoos
- 30% discount in shops and online as well as discount on food & drinks on site
- 25 days holiday
- Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
- Pension Contribution matched up to 12%
- Life Assurance cover of three times annual salary
- Season ticket Loan ((interest-free)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidized gym membership
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
And ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct.
To Apply:
- The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728._
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