Principal, PODD Corporate
Location: United Kingdom, England, London
Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role: Other
Date of last update: 2024-09-23 (Expiry date: 2024-09-27 )
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Website: ebrd.com
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was founded in 1991 to support the development of market economies and democracy in ex-communist countries. Today, we invest to help build market economies from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean.
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a significant impact? Join our team at the EBRD as the Principal, PODD Corporate. In this pivotal role, you will provide top-tier procurement advice and lead critical initiatives to support our non-Banking departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and support a small team, fostering staff development through coaching, training, and mentoring.
- Manage performance and engage in talent management activities to enhance team capabilities.
- Strategic Procurement:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement long-term operational and commercial strategies.
- Negotiate and draft contracts and agreements, resolving issues that arise during project implementation.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Prepare market data, spend analysis, and procurement reports for the Associate Director, PODD Corporate.
- Summarize analyses coherently to align with operational and strategic objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Bank.
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and advocate for changes that enhance procurement activities.
- Drive change within the PODD Corporate team to align operational and procurement objectives.
- Recommend new procurement strategies and practices to senior stakeholders.
- External Representation:
- Represent the Bank in key professional forums, using insights gained to inform procurement policies and strategies.
- Ensure adherence to the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional Qualifications: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualified or equivalent.
- Expertise: Proven experience in high-value procurement in categories such as IT Consultancy, IT Services, IT Hardware, and IT Software.
- Leadership Skills: Experienced in managing complex procurement projects and developing procurement strategies.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in contract law, market analysis, and expenditure analyses.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-Motivation and Autonomy: Results-oriented with excellent time management skills.
What is it like to work at the EBRD?
Our agile and innovative approach makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, using your talents to make a real difference in people's lives.
Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status".
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.
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