Head of Sourcing

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Data Communications Company Full time

We are Smart DCC
Together we're building a greener tomorrow

Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale - and variety - and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.

The role

Head of Sourcing

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

Very competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Fantastic opportunity to secure the Head of Sourcing permanent role with Smart DCC. The Head of Sourcing will be one of the senior leaders within DCC and responsible for all Sourcing events. These range from tactical buying to strategic long-term complex £100m+ deals. The role reports into the Director of Procurement.

What will you be doing?
- Working with C-Suite executives within and outside DCC to set and implement, sourcing and procurement strategies for all DCC’s 3rd party spend - £5bn over 10 years.
- Providing thought leadership 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 6 key areas: - Telecoms, Technology and IT, Security, Outsourcing, Innovation and Professional Services
- Leadership and Development of a Sourcing team of 20, and transformation to being an outstanding team.
- Negotiation of supplier contracts, incorporating key commercial and contractual requirements
- An understanding or Implementation of ESG via Sourcing that aligns with the Net Zero aims by the UK Government.
- Understanding of regulated and a non-regulated procurement and sourcing environments. Ideally with reference to secure and critical national industries.

What are we looking for?
- Significant experience at a Senior Head of Sourcing level with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery
- Excellent, proven level of line management experience focusing on People development
- Outstanding track record of analytics, problem-solving, innovation and risk mitigation and someone who is solution driven, innovator, focusing on total cost and value creation
- Strong attention to details and proven ability to work in an open / auditable way fitting to a regulated environment
- Utilising sourcing and procurement to remove barriers to value creation, e.g., disaggregation of bespoke and long-term contracts.
- Strong written and verbal communication. Able to moderate style to ensure effective communication to all stakeholders in a complex environment.
- Ability to navigate and drive commercial outcomes in an audited, regulated and process driven environment.
- Being an ambassador for the commercial capability of DCC

**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.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

What to do now

**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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