• Experience or working across categories including the following: converters, transformers, marine HVDC cable, switch gear and civil works, or large scale infrastructure construction.
• Ideally you will be CIPS qualified or similar
• Significant experience of strategic sourcing and category management, ideally delivered within a public sector procurement context
• A track record in delivering procurement services and leadership over the full procurement life cycle, from developing optimal packaging strategies to the eventual contract awards.
• An understanding of project management principles, with evidence of carrying out high-value procurements within a complex project environment.
• Experience of successfully managing supply chains
• Ability to deliver ‘value’ in its broadest sense
• Ability to identify and successful manage delivery and commercial risk
• Ability to prepare for and to lead negotiations.
• Ability to build and manage complex commercial assessment models.
• Experience of contract development, including the ability to make recommendations and amendments to existing contracts as well as drafting new ones.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness and experience in project governance principles
• Demonstrable collaboration skills with internal team members and the wider supply chain as a means for delivering effective performance and positive outcomes.
