Procurement Strategic Manager
3 weeks ago
At Centrica, we're redefining what an energy company can be. We're a family of brands driven by purpose, working towards a cleaner, greener future. This role is about more than just a job – it's a mission to make a real impact. Whether you're developing innovative green solutions, helping customers, or simplifying operations, your work here matters.
We're at an exciting juncture, evolving into a truly purpose-led organisation. Our focus on energising a greener, fairer future is key to helping the nation cut carbon emissions and prepare for a net-zero future that works for everyone. This is a role we're proud of.
Your role as Procurement Category Manager HR & L&DYou'll be responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan tailored to the HR & L&D category. This will have a significant business impact, and you'll work closely with senior Group HR stakeholders to lead and manage procurement projects. The goal is to optimise Centrica's commercial benefits.
The day-to-day- Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop a comprehensive wave plan for procurement activities, considering new business requirements, strategic goals, emerging risks, and expiring supplier contracts.
- Utilise tools like Porters Five Forces and Kraljic to gain a strong understanding of market dynamics and cost drivers specific to HR & L&D, contributing to the formulation of a robust Category Strategy.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to create 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 and execute complex high-value tenders in accordance with the Category Strategy, ensuring optimal outcomes for Centrica.
- Manage commercial negotiations for complex deals, balancing the diverse demands of multiple stakeholders.
- 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 all aspects of risk management and contract governance processes in collaboration with business stakeholders, including Group Contracts Committee and Centrica Investment Committee.
- Manage, lead, and coach category specialists supporting HR & L&D and other group categories.
- Manage and optimise the supplier base within the category, utilising buying channels and category playbooks to facilitate stakeholder buying.
- Establish strong relationships, positioning oneself as a key business partner to the HR stakeholder group.
- Collaborate across the Procurement Function to ensure the delivery of the best possible experience for stakeholders, fostering a cohesive and efficient working environment.
- Competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus bonus potential.
- Hybrid working, 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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