Senior Category Procurement Manager

About the DCC

At the Data Communications Company, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. We've built the secure infrastructure that's supporting the mass roll-out of smart meters across the country. Our universal, secure network will be in 30 million homes and small businesses, making it the largest network in Britain. So it's a truly exciting time to join us. You'll be part of a team that's supporting the country's transition to a low-carbon economy, and helping to ensure an affordable, secure, and sustainable energy supply for the future.

Operating independently of its parent company, Capita plc*, the DCC is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We're directed by the Department for Business and regulated by OFGEM. We collaborate with the Government and leading telco and utility industry service providers to help protect consumers and give them better energy choices. A finalist in the Top Workplace Awards in 2018, we reward professionals who thrive in an environment of change and innovation. Watch this video and if it ignites your interest, apply below.

The Role

DCC have a vacancy for a Senior Procurement Category Manager to join their team of procurement professionals.

This job can be based in London or Manchester and you will be reporting into the Director of Procurement.

You will be working across a range of exciting and complex programmes and projects, delivering a strategic, efficient and flexible procurement service which will provide Value for Money for our customers and ensure high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.

What you'll be doing

Leading a team of Category Procurement Managers in accordance with the DCC procurement strategy and in line with the DCC Licence
Collaborating with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice, aiming to drive costs down and service up
Responsible for contract renewals and amendments and ensuring valid contracts are in place for your assigned categories.
Effectively build and maintain supplier partnerships
Analysing data and identifying trends, conducting market intelligence and utilising market engagement to design and deliver category sourcing strategies that enables strong outcomes for the business
Planning and maintaining the procurement pipeline and benefits / savings delivery plans
Contributing the development of contract terms and conditions alongside DCC commercial and legal teams
Contributing to development of pricing mechanisms, service levels and service credit mechanisms

Skills and Experiences Essential

MCIPS (or equivalent) qualified.
Strong leadership skills
End to end Strategic Sourcing skills, including market engagement, tender design
Able to demonstrate rich procurement and commercial expertise via previous roles
Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following categories; IT, Technology, telecommunications, professional services, facilities management, HR services.
Experience of working in the energy, government or telecommunications sectors
Demonstrable experience of delivery value for money for your organisation
Strong, demonstrable negotiation experience
Good influencing skills, stakeholder management, and problem solving
Functional and process improvement experience
Adaptive communication skills including ability to produce high-quality, concise written documentation and high-quality reports, give presentations and facilitate effectively (at all levels)

Skills and Experiences Desirable

Experience of leading change or transformation
Experience of working in a regulated environment

The type of person we are looking for

Highly effective procurement professional
High level of emotional intelligence
Curiosity and a desire to explore a range of options to develop the right solution
Excellent at building and managing working relationships
Self-manager who is equally comfortable working independently as well as within a team
Appetite for working with complexity, yet maintaining a focus on producing simple, evidence-based analysis and solutions
Ability to persuade busy people and groups to provide the inputs required through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
Resilient under pressure
Able to challenge in an effective and productive way
Professional and discrete manner
Initiative to manage queries and business relationships proactively
A systems thinker, with an eye for detail and an active problem solver

What's in it for you?

Become part of our team at DCC and you'll find an inclusive culture which prizes mutual respect, innovation and high performance. It all adds up to make DCC a great place to work. Hard work deserves great benefits, and we offer our colleagues a range of reasons to enjoy their time at DCC:

Bonus scheme.
Pension.
Private medical insurance.
Car allowance.
Extensive personal development and training opportunities
Hybrid working.
Flexible holidays - increase your standard 25 days by purchasing extra days.
Dental plan.
Cycle to work scheme.
Childcare vouchers.
Headspace free membership - a popular mindfulness app.
Season ticket travel loan.
Charity days.
Retail discounts.
Discounted gym membership.
RAC discount.
Income protection scheme.

Next Steps

Please contact (url removed) should you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying; or
Choose 'Apply now' to complete our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Your application will be carefully considered, and you will hear from us regarding its progress.

Capita Opportunity Statement

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves and people are valued for their differences. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You'll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you