Procurement Process Improvement Manager

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

Join Our Team as a Procurement Process Improvement Manager!

Are you passionate about optimizing procurement processes and driving efficiency? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? We are looking for a talented Procurement Process Improvement Manager to join our team and drive the continuous improvement of procurement practices at our bank.

About Us
PODD provides comprehensive procurement services to support the Bank's operations and consultancy needs. We are committed to ensuring optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion of procurement processes and stakeholder satisfaction. Our focus on transparency, fairness, and accountability helps maintain the Bank's reputation and ensures the best use of available resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative Process Design: Develop and implement procurement processes that enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness for consultancy services across our Banking Departments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders, providing expert advice and actively participating in project teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Orchestrate the enhancements of Source to Settle (STS) processes, tools, analytics and team skills and capabilities to empower and enable Procurement team to perform at their best.
• Data-Driven Insights: Design and implement advanced analytics and reporting to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Training and Mentorship: Train new PODD team members and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Procurement Transformation: contribute into the Procurement Transformation team through advise and expertise on the current and future processes

Key Requirements

• Professional Qualifications: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualification (preferable).
• Strategic mindset: understand bigger picture, being able to connect the dots, analyze implications, thinking out of the box, challenge status quo and propose relevant solutions 
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analytics and reporting development, with experience in designing best practice procurement processes.
• Procurement Acumen and Expertise: Strong understanding and experience in Source to Settle /Source to Pay Process, technologies and capabilities building, understanding of Procurement area, Experience in driving Procurement Transformation and process improvement is preferable. Experience in Consulting category management is a benefit
• Change Management: Experience in leading change management programs with strong influencing skills (very critical).
• Stakeholder management: Superior stakeholder management and engagement skills, mastering of influencing without authority
• Communication Excellence: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for conveying complex ideas effectively.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships and working independently when needed.
• Initiative and Autonomy: Self-motivated, able to set priorities, work independently, manage time effectively, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise in procurement can make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.  

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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

Working hours (%): 80-100%

Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)