Principal, Podd Corporate

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Full time

Requisition ID- 33148- Office Country- United Kingdom- Office City- London- Division- Operations & Service Management- Contract Type- Short Term- Contract Length- 12 months- Posting End Date- 13/02/2023**Purpose of Job**

The Principal, PODD Corporate provides high quality professional advice on all aspects of PODD procurement to non-Banking departments of the Bank. The role develops and maintains effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders and guides / advises more junior team members to ensure appropriate and high quality service delivery.

**Accountabilities & Responsibilities**

The role is responsible for:

- Where managing a small team, monitoring and managing performance, supporting staff development and engagement and leading on talent management activities including but not limited to coaching, training and mentoring team members.
- Taking the procurement lead in multi-disciplinary teams established to develop and deliver long-term (minimum a year) operational and commercial strategies, enabling optimal outcomes through advice and structured project support;
- Leading negotiations and drafting contracts and agreements, including management and resolution of issues arising from project implementation.
- Drafting market data, spend analysis and other procurement reporting for the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, summarising the analyses in a coherent and comprehensive manner, aligned to particular operational and / or strategic objectives;
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders across the Bank, proactively seeking out opportunities with all levels of management to inform and endorse the rationale for changes that support the further improvement of the Bank’s PODD activity;
- Contributing proactively to the planning of procurement projects and the development procurement strategy to ensure the continuous improvement of the outcomes achieved.
- Driving change in the PODD Corporate team to ensure the on-going alignment of operational and procurement objectives;
- Identifying opportunities for improvement of the Bank’s PODD activity, drafting recommendations to the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, the Director and senior stakeholders for new procurement strategies, projects or practices that will facilitate further enhancement of PODD activity at the Bank;
- Representing the Bank in key external professional fora, as required, using the knowledge gained to inform further enhancements or development of the Bank’s PODD Policy, Procedures and / or strategies;
- Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching and development.
- Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.

**Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualified or equivalent.
- Proven capability and experience in at least one of the following: high value procurement in following categories: Consultancy and other Professional Services, Construction, Property and Facilities Management;
- Experience in contract matters, including negotiation and contract award of consultancy services in an international environment and ability to lead negotiations and make judgement calls;
- Experienced manager of complex procurement projects and the development procurement strategies;
- Sound background in the development and implementation of effective procurement processes in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Experience of and expertise in the development of market and expenditure analyses, making recommendations to management and implementing associated projects;
- Experience of proactive engagement in on-going change management programmes.
- Excellent and proven internal and external stakeholder engagement skills;
- Good knowledge of contract law;
- Excellent skills in organising, scheduling, planning and co-ordinating work with a high degree of initiative and judgement, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and set priorities;
- Numeric and Concern for Accuracy - proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered is essential;
- Results orientation - self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities with a good sense of time management and the ability to re-organise workload when faced with changing priorities;
- Communication skills - ability to communicate confidently and assertively at all levels, both in written and verbal formats. Proven report writing and drafting skills as well as a pleasant and efficient telephone manner;
- Interpersonal skills - able to understand, respect and resp


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