[Hiring] Head of Procurement & Contract Management @The Oil and Pipeline Agency

Role Description

We are looking to appoint a Head of Procurement & Contract Management, to be responsible for overseeing and managing all commercial aspects of our supply chain and procurement, to support OPA’s operations, managing and leading both the Procurement and QS Teams as one Commercial function.

This newly created role provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to continue to develop and improve the Procurement & Contract function, to meet our organisational needs, and add a great deal of value at a high level, for our organically growing business.

As regular travel with some overnight stays will be a feature of this role, candidates will need to have a full (preferably clean) driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the company’s procurement and global supply chain strategy.
• Implement and oversee forecasting plan of procurement requirements, and scheduling of those business needs.
• Proactively manage global supply chain disruptions/risks and adapt sourcing strategies to market trends.
• Overall management of the Procurement & QS functions.
• Improve systems and workflows to demonstrate lean, efficient, proportionate procurement processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global and local suppliers.
• Oversee OPA’s 3rd party supply chain delivering safe, efficient and value for money.
• Implement and oversee an assurance audit plan for contractors within the supply chain.
• Prepare and manage the procurement and supply chain budget.
• Oversee pricing and supply strategies to maximise financial resources.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications.
• 5-10 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Proven track record of managing complex supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an environment subject to external regulations.
• CPIM, CSCP and CILT accreditations are advantageous.

Requirements

• Strong capability to think strategically and align commercial functions with business objectives.
• Ability to lead strategic commercial initiatives and influence organisational change.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in using data to drive decisions and evaluate effectiveness.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in supporting organisations through transitions and changes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful commercial and business strategies.
• Excellent financial/commercial understanding.
• Detailed knowledge of the end-to-end commercial lifecycle.
• Advanced IT skills.

Benefits

• 30 days Holiday [Plus Bank Holidays]
• 4 x annual salary life assurance [after probation] & Group Income Protection Policy
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Group Healthcare Scheme (permanent staff only)

Company Description

The Oil & Pipelines Agency is a Public Corporation formed by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985. Our current primary purpose is to manage, operate and maintain 6 Naval OFD’s (Oil Fuel Depots) and 1 Petroleum Storage Depot in the UK, as well as overseas, on behalf of the MOD. We currently have around 200 employees in the UK.