Strategic Procurement Leader for HR and Learning Development

6 days ago


Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Centrica Full time

At Centrica, we're revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. This is More Than A Career. We're powered by purpose.

Our mission is to make an impact that will change tomorrow. Whether you're developing green tech, helping customers or simplifying operations, your work here matters.

Centrica is evolving into a purpose-led organisation through our focus on energising a greener, fairer future. We're proud to play a huge role in cutting carbon emissions and preparing for a net zero future.

You'll be part of this journey as a Strategic Procurement Leader for HR and Learning Development. Your role involves developing and executing a strategic plan tailored to the HR & L&D category, with significant business impact and value.

This role requires close collaboration with senior Group HR stakeholders to effectively lead and manage procurement projects. Your aim is to optimise Centrica's commercial benefits.

The Day-to-Day
  • Work with business stakeholders to develop a comprehensive wave plan for procurement activities, considering new business requirements, strategic goals, emerging risks, and expiring supplier contracts.
  • Utilize tools like Porter's Five Forces and Kraljic to gain a strong understanding of market dynamics and cost drivers specific to HR & L&D, contributing to a robust Category Strategy.
  • Develop effective go-to-market strategies aligned with the overall business objectives.
  • Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to maximise the impact of the Category Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  • Lead complex high-value tenders in accordance with the Category Strategy, ensuring optimal outcomes for Centrica.
  • Manage commercial negotiations for complex deals, balancing diverse stakeholder demands.
  • Lead contract drafting and negotiation in collaboration with Legal teams, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
  • Develop and implement SRM activities in alignment with the Centrica SRM framework for the HR & L&D Category.
  • Project manage procurement initiatives, overseeing risk management and contract governance processes in collaboration with business stakeholders.
  • Manage and coach category specialists supporting HR & L&D and other group categories.
  • Optimise the supplier base within the category, utilising buying channels and category playbooks to facilitate stakeholder buying.

What's In It For You

  • Competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus bonus potential.
  • Hybrid working and flexibility of working locations.
  • Company Car allowance.
  • Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
  • 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
  • Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.


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