Procurement Manager
5 months ago
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Contract Type: Indefinite
Location: Milan
Closing date: 25th July 2024 at 23:59
You must have the legal right to work in Italy at the time of application. There is no relocation or sponsorship support.
British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.
About the role:
Join our dynamic Global Procurement team, where you'll be part of clusters led by experienced Senior Procurement Managers. Your role involves executing sourcing plans and driving procurement projects within your assigned cluster. Effective stakeholder engagement, whether local or global, will be key as you contribute to enhancing procurement processes and efficiency.
Main Responsibilities
Minimum/essential requirements
Extensive experience of working in a similar role at a similar level managing procurement projects or procurement teams Experience in leading and managing effective negotiations In-depth understanding of procurement processes and complex competitive bidding Good understanding of procurement project delivery, including Supplier Relationship Management Good business understanding across industry Understands and has used a variety of pricing models and tools. Understands legal and operational risks. Undergraduate degree holder or has relevant experience in procurement Qualified member of a professions body, e.g. CIPS or other relevant body or equivalent experience The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English at level B2 is required (if invited to interview, this will be entirely in English with an interview panel)A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
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