Job Title:
Category Lead (Procurement) Reports to:
Procurement Manager Department:
Procurement Location:
Leeds Job Grade:
M Please note there are 2 positions available in our Leeds office, working 3 days in the office. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Reporting into Finance, Procurement is responsible for the acquisition of all indirect goods & services across Channel 4 and provides commercial expertise to ensure the achievement of the Corporation's strategic objectives. JOB PURPOSE Working primarily within the Technology category, this position will be responsible for the delivery of projects from a Procurement perspective and seek to maximise the delivery of financial and commercial benefits from a TCO perspective. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, the Category Lead will: Partner with Technology to contribute to ensuring the on-time delivery of key strategic and operational initiatives. Identify and mitigate commercial risks. Ensure compliance with Channel 4 procurement policy & process. The Category Lead will have experience in technology procurement (to include contracting models) and be required to take a proactive and flexible approach as business needs evolve. They will also have some experience in non-technology Procurement categories. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This role will primarily focus on delivering technology procurement projects to include the following: Advise and support Technology budget holders on the development of supplier strategy, sourcing options and commercial models across the Technology cost base. Lead, direct & execute relevant procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking & competitive tenders in line with Channel 4's Procurement policies and processes. Develop, own and manage specific RFPs and associated procurement processes and deliverables. Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with Technology colleagues and with key suppliers, including support for SRM across the technology supplier base. Work collaboratively with other members of the Procurement team. Undertake additional projects as required by the Procurement Manager. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS MCIPS Qualified. Experience in technology procurement to include tier 1 vendors. Experience of managing outsourced relationships. Strong understanding of contract law (including SaaS contracts). Demonstrable experience of leading projects and collaborating proactively with stakeholders at varying levels across organisations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven negotiation skills. Hybrid working: From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to a minimum of three office days per week. Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Benefits There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you: Private medical insurance with NO EXCESS. Free Virtual GP access for employees. Free Female Health hormone test each year. Free Tastecard membership. Financial guidance 1-2-1's available each quarter. Free OnHand (as featured on Dragon's Den) volunteering membership. Discounted Gym memberships. Pension. Life Assurance. Income Protection. Holiday Buy/Sell. Equal Opportunities Channel 4's purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.
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Category Lead (Procurement) Reports to:
Procurement Manager Department:
Procurement Location:
Leeds Job Grade:
M Please note there are 2 positions available in our Leeds office, working 3 days in the office. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Reporting into Finance, Procurement is responsible for the acquisition of all indirect goods & services across Channel 4 and provides commercial expertise to ensure the achievement of the Corporation's strategic objectives. JOB PURPOSE Working primarily within the Technology category, this position will be responsible for the delivery of projects from a Procurement perspective and seek to maximise the delivery of financial and commercial benefits from a TCO perspective. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, the Category Lead will: Partner with Technology to contribute to ensuring the on-time delivery of key strategic and operational initiatives. Identify and mitigate commercial risks. Ensure compliance with Channel 4 procurement policy & process. The Category Lead will have experience in technology procurement (to include contracting models) and be required to take a proactive and flexible approach as business needs evolve. They will also have some experience in non-technology Procurement categories. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This role will primarily focus on delivering technology procurement projects to include the following: Advise and support Technology budget holders on the development of supplier strategy, sourcing options and commercial models across the Technology cost base. Lead, direct & execute relevant procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking & competitive tenders in line with Channel 4's Procurement policies and processes. Develop, own and manage specific RFPs and associated procurement processes and deliverables. Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with Technology colleagues and with key suppliers, including support for SRM across the technology supplier base. Work collaboratively with other members of the Procurement team. Undertake additional projects as required by the Procurement Manager. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS MCIPS Qualified. Experience in technology procurement to include tier 1 vendors. Experience of managing outsourced relationships. Strong understanding of contract law (including SaaS contracts). Demonstrable experience of leading projects and collaborating proactively with stakeholders at varying levels across organisations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven negotiation skills. Hybrid working: From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to a minimum of three office days per week. Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Benefits There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you: Private medical insurance with NO EXCESS. Free Virtual GP access for employees. Free Female Health hormone test each year. Free Tastecard membership. Financial guidance 1-2-1's available each quarter. Free OnHand (as featured on Dragon's Den) volunteering membership. Discounted Gym memberships. Pension. Life Assurance. Income Protection. Holiday Buy/Sell. Equal Opportunities Channel 4's purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.
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