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Category Specialist Innovation
Uk Power Networks
Procurement specialist managing innovation category, sourcing, negotiations, supplier relationships.
8d ago
£46,000 - £46,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Elephant and Castle, GB
Hybrid
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Network Maintenance
Asset Management
Connections Services
Grid Construction
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Transport
Maritime
Nuclear
Solar
Rail
Defence
Aviation
Role
What you would be doing
supplier engagement
rfx
e-sourcing
data analysis
cost analysis
kpis
- Identify critical suppliers and create appropriate engagement plans to mitigate Supply Chain risks
- Engage with Partners to establish clear needs, apply innovative skills to set near and long-term category strategies. Implement strategic and complex sourcing activities using multiple market approach tools; RFX, e-sourcing etc.
- Identify and implement secure saving opportunities
- Evaluate and apply the concept of total cost of ownership (TCO) and supplier and contract switching costs to support decision-making options
- Influence and challenge team members and co-workers, and decant measurable needs.
- Manage innovation and knowledge management for the category portfolio
- Manage compliance to all business, governance and legislative policies and processes.
- Develop negotiation strategies and work with team members to meet their requirements.
- Understand how to analyse large data sets and extract information for strategic decision-making
- Manage different and often competing priorities from partners.
- Responsible for accurate administration for in-category activities and ensures that all related data is up to date
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement within a managed category
- Establish structured negotiation strategies of desired outcomes, leveraging stakeholder input and support
- Engage with other team members, both Category Specialists and Tactical Procurement Specialists
- Work in a pressure environment as part of a focused team.
- Build appropriate supplier performance measurements (KPIs) into contractual frameworks.
- Operate independently whilst uploading corporate and regulatory governance requirements and legislation
- Maximise the effectiveness of category management by promoting the optimisation of the UK Power Networks vendor database based on value and risk mitigation
- Use varied and complex data sets to identify new opportunities to push benefits through the contracts E2E lifecycle
- Demonstrate a collaborative approach with supply base and develop integrated plans to push appropriate value for business and customer requirements
What you bring
sap
power bi
nec3
cips
strategic sourcing
supplier management
- Can apply commercial and legal concepts to successful negotiation and contract development.
- Understand the reporting from different ERP systems such as SAP, Power BI etc
- Understand strategic sourcing execution, i.e. cost, price and financial analysis, internal and external market analysis, category strategy, market testing and innovation.
- Communicate cross-functionally to support critical goals at all levels of the company.
- Previous experience in understanding of Innovation related contracts.
- Experienced in Project and Supplier Management.
- Working knowledge of SAP/Achilles and Find a Tender Services (FTS)
- An equivalent combination of education and subject matter expertise along with procurement experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the education requirements listed above
- Educated to degree level with focus on procurement, engineering or business studies.
- Dynamic approach to procurement to challenge and guide senior partners
- Working knowledge of industry standard contracts, i.e. NEC3.
- Either have or working towards CIPS/MCIPS, plus any other relevant professional certifications.
- Category and Strategic Sourcing expert with a desire to lead procurement staff and partners
- Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health support
- Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
- Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
- Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
- Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
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Company
Overview
Born in 2010
Year of Establishment
The company originated as part of EDF's networks regional carve-out.
£1.7 bn Revenue
Annual Revenue in 2021
Operates regulated electricity networks serving 8 million homes and businesses.
- It has built resilience through landmark innovation—funded by Ofgem—for projects like Low Carbon London and Flexible Plug & Play, pioneering smart grid integration.
- The company architected and maintains private networks serving Heathrow, Stansted, London Underground and Canary Wharf, showcasing its aptitude in high-stakes infrastructure.
- Its rollout of pole-support trusses and smart connection portals highlights a knack for clever engineering that minimizes disruption while boosting reliability.
- From carrying legacy cables to orchestrating EV infrastructure and hydrogen experimentation, its story is one of transforming traditional power delivery for modern demands.
- Customer commitment - We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with honesty and integrity in everything we do.
- Collaboration - We work together to achieve shared goals.
- Excellence - We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work.
- Innovation - We embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
- Sustainability - We deliver sustainable solutions for future generations.
Net Zero 2050
Target Year
Aim to achieve net zero emissions by the year 2050.
30% Emissions Reduction
Carbon Target
Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30% compared to 2019 levels by 2028.
- Welcoming investment in low-carbon technologies and renewable energy solutions.
- Committed to decarbonizing the grid, supporting the transition to electric vehicles, and enhancing energy storage capabilities.
- Significantly reduced fleet emissions by introducing electric vehicles and low-emission technology.
40% Female Leads
Female Representation Target
Targeting 40% female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
26% Workforce Women
Current Workforce Demographics
Currently, 26% of the workforce are women.
11% Ethnic Minorities
Workforce Diversity Makeup
11% of the workforce are from ethnic minorities.
- Diversity and inclusion programs focused on career development and recruitment strategies.
- Strong commitment to pay transparency and addressing gender pay gaps.
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