Senior Procurement Manager - #1716585

Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Tuesday 27 of May and therefore we advise getting your application in no later than midnight on Monday 26th of May.

About Ofcom

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.

Our culture is clear – we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; Agility and Respect. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom.

We focus not only on what we do, but how we do it. We pride ourselves on being an organisation of people who genuinely care about helping others.

About the team you’ll be part of

Ofcom’s Commercial Team provides valued and effective commercial and procurement support to the organisation. The team has significant commercial influence and plays a key role in ensuring that Ofcom continues to operate efficiently and delivers value for money.

As a statutory corporation, Ofcom is bound by public procurement law and adherence to these regulations and guidelines is essential. Whilst Ofcom has its own procurement policies and processes the Commercial Team also works collaboratively with other public bodies and organisations where there are benefits in doing so.

The Commercial Team operates as part of the Finance Team, led by the Finance Director. The Finance Team is part of the wider Corporate Group overseen by the Corporate Group Director.

The purpose and scope of the role

Working as part of the Commercial Team and reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Senior Procurement Manager will provide professional and effective procurement and commercial support to the business. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract implementation across specific spend portfolios, in addition to building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Current costs, controls and processes are to be continually analysed and optimised.

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to achieving the team’s overall objectives of ensuring value for money, high levels of compliance and delivering an excellent service to our stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Effective implementation of procurement best practice to deliver first class procurement and commercial services to the business in particular managing a range of ITTs and mini-competitions under Framework Agreements.
• Proactive engagement with Ofcom client groups including providing effective commercial advice.
• Proactively identify and deliver cost savings and process efficiencies across the breadth of the Commercial Team’s remit.
• Deliver against commercial targets ensuring overall team delivery.
• Collaborative working with Crown Commercial Services and other regulators and public bodies where there are benefits to the business.
• Provide additional resource to other Commercial Team colleagues for high complexity and/or high value projects.
• Provide cover for other Commercial Team colleagues’ absences to ensure deadlines are met.
• Complete any other adhoc requests that are in line with your skills and capabilities.
• Comply with all relevant Ofcom policies, procedures and behavioural competencies.

The skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need for success.

Essential technical knowledge and experience

• Demonstrable recent experience of Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Demonstrable public and/or private sector experience across a broad indirect commodity portfolio.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing procurement projects including tenders and mini competitions under framework agreements.
• Successful development of strategic sourcing strategies.
• Proven procurement skills in securing savings and other benefits.
• Proven contract and risk management skills.
• Demonstrable experience of presenting to all levels of an organisation.

Essential behavioural attributes

• Building Solutions: Identify and solve complex issues, using evidence-based methods to gather insights and develop well-founded solutions.
• Trailblazing Ideas: Bring fresh perspectives through creative and original ideas that improve processes, policies, or services.
• Scanning Horizons: Grasp the bigger picture, foresee upcoming trends and challenges, and ensure actions and decisions are in sync with long-term objectives.
• Executing Plans: Bring fresh perspectives through creative and original ideas that improve processes, policies, or services.
• Embracing Change: Remain flexible in the face of change, anticipating and adjusting to shifts.
• Owning Accountabilities: Take responsibility for your actions, decisions, and their outcomes. Show up reliably and commit to getting the job done.
• Pursuing Growth: Show your commitment to growing and developing. Pursue opportunities to learn and add to your skillset.
• Forming Relationships: Ability to engage effectively at all levels within the business and across specialisms as well as other public bodies
• Articulating Ideas: Express your ideas, thoughts, and information in a clear and concise manner, ensuring messages are understood by everyone.
• Channelling Influence: Guide opinions and decisions with compelling communication and persuasion techniques, looking to get everyone on the same game plan.

Essential Qualifications

• MCIPS qualified (or part qualified).

Desirable technical knowledge and experience

• Experience of managing ICT/technology procurements.
• Experience using BravoSolution/Jaggaer (etendering tool).
• Experience using Workday (finance system).

At Ofcom we prioritise inclusive and diverse recruitment in order to truly reflect the society we represent.

Where positions are listed as full time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares and other flexible working options from day one of employment. We warmly welcome applications from candidate returning to work after a break – for whatever reason.

As a disability confident employer, we offer interviews to any disabled applicant who meet essential criteria for advertised roles.

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