Strategic Procurement Officer - 12 Months - Hybrid 1-2x per week in office

You'll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable).

Reportable to the Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in processing of statement of work, Contract changes and low level purchases.

You will manage the daily data and project governance on behalf of the IT Transmission procurement team. This will include the teams demand planners and workload allocation.

You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group and Transmission, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.

You will work closely with procurement colleagues in the back office and manage IT Transmission renewals in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills and Experience

Broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context.

Good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. An understanding of IT contract terms is desirable, but not essential.

Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle ebusiness, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Data analysis experience is essential.

A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.