Head of Procurement

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom EDF Limited Full time

**Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future #Renewablesjobs**

**_
At EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change._**

Role: Head of Procurement

Location: United Kingdom (flexible)

**Salary**: Competitive plus benefits

Contract Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 12th August 2023

**_
What’s the scope of the role?_**

As Head of Procurement, you will be the lead role in the business for Industrial Procurement. This position is responsible for ensuring optimal and coordinated procurement strategies are developed by the Principal Procurement Managers across all the technologies. The Head of Procurement owns the procurement processes and the governance of the process including supplier relationship management. They are a key resource manager in the business and must ensure that sufficient and appropriate procurement and commercial management resource is allocated to each business unit. Stakeholder management across the group the supply chain and the organisation will be an essential requirement of the role.

**_What you’ll be doing day to day._**

You'll own the Procurement Process in which business growth procurement is delivered and responsible for Procurement governance and compliance.
- Alignment with the Operational Procurement team to maximise synergies, avoid duplication, and deliver optimised supply and maintain solutions.
- Ensure adequate resourcing plan for procurement and commercial resource to support Business Functions.
- Design and implementation of a Strategic Procurement Framework and Market Intelligence Distribution.
- Strong collaboration with Principal Procurement Managers to ensure adequate and coordinated performance in business units.
- Maintain strong connections with EDF R France Procurement as well as connections with EDF Energy to ensure alignment and capturing best practice.
- Being part of the CTO Leadership team ensuring that procurement practices and processes are being highlighted and used to make EDF R a learning and growing business.
- Represent EDF Renewables in external meetings, industry bodies, tradeshows and conventions.

**_
What do you need to be great at this role?_**

You'll need a minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement and 5 years in a procurement / commercial leadership position.
- Experience of establishing and managing efficient Framework Contracts
- Experience of conducting market intelligence studies.
- Proven experience of effective supplier relationship management.
- Proven ability to conduct successful commercial negotiations with suppliers.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of procurement and contract management and a proven track record in large project environments.
- Experience in commercial administration of development and construction contracts and cost management.
- Knowledge or SAP ERP or similar is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience of EU procurement regulations would be an advantage.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Possessing or working towards RICS membership would be advantageous.

**Functional / Technical Skills**
- Skilled at leading and motivating a team.
- Excellent at building successful relationships with external partners, peers, stakeholders, suppliers and reporting line.
- Strong influencing and persuasion skills.
- Able to lead and coordinate an ad-hoc team for a specific achievement.
- Good command of Microsoft Office package (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, etc.).
- Flexible to travel around the UK and overseas as the role requires.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Pragmatic leader
- Strong commitment to safety, health, environment and quality.
- Organisation, prioritisation and delegation skills.

**_Rewards, benefits & culture._**

At EDF we're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, gym membership, discounts and employee pricing.

**Why EDF Renewables?**

EDF Renewables purpose is to accelerate a net zero future where clean energy powers our lives. We want to make the net zero future happen as fast as we can. We want to set the pace and, where necessary, disrupt the status quo and transform perceptions. We are here to combat climate change; this is a clear and tangible goal for us. Climate change is what galvanises us to bring the right solutions to the UK and Ireland.

Our mission is critical in the pursuit of our purpose, we will lead the way in the delivery and operation of renewable technologies. We are proud t

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