Principal PODD Corporate

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a significant impact at a prestigious financial institution? Join our team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (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. This position offers the chance to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders and mentor junior team members, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.

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:

• Take the lead in 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.

Continuous Improvement:

• 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, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

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.
• Strong background in contract negotiation and award, particularly in an international setting.

Leadership Skills:

• Experienced in managing complex procurement projects and developing procurement strategies.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and change management programs.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in contract law, market analysis, and expenditure analyses.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and coordination skills with a high degree of initiative and judgment.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven report writing and drafting abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential issues with discretion and build cooperative relationships within the team.

Self-Motivation and Autonomy:

• Results-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Capable of working independently and displaying initiative.

Source: https://jobs.ebrd.com/job/London-Principal,-PODD-Corporate/1110904501/