Principal, PODD GB

Purpose of Job:

The Principal, PODD Corporate provides high quality professional advice on all aspects of PODD procurement to non-Banking departments of the Bank. The role develops and maintains effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders and guides / advises more junior team members to ensure appropriate and high-quality service delivery.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

The role is responsible for:

Where managing a small team, monitoring and managing performance, supporting staff development and engagement and leading on talent management activities including but not limited to coaching, training and mentoring team members.

Taking the procurement lead in multi-disciplinary teams established to develop and deliver long-term (minimum a year) operational and commercial strategies, enabling optimal outcomes through advice and structured project support;

Leading negotiations and drafting contracts and agreements, including management and resolution of issues arising from project implementation.

Drafting market data, spend analysis and other procurement reporting for the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, summarising the analyses in a coherent and comprehensive manner, aligned to particular operational and / or strategic objectives;

Developing and maintaining effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders across the Bank, proactively seeking out opportunities with all levels of management to inform and endorse the rationale for changes that support the further improvement of the Banks PODD activity;

Contributing proactively to the planning of procurement projects and the development procurement strategy to ensure the continuous improvement of the outcomes achieved.

Driving change in the PODD Corporate team to ensure the on-going alignment of operational and procurement objectives;

Identifying opportunities for improvement of the Banks PODD activity, drafting recommendations to the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, the Director and senior stakeholders for new procurement strategies, projects or practices that will facilitate further enhancement of PODD activity at the Bank;

Representing the Bank in key external professional fora, as required, using the knowledge gained to inform further enhancements or development of the Banks PODD Policy, Procedures and / or strategies;

Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching and development.

Champion and role model the Banks Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualified or equivalent.

Proven capability and experience in at least one of the following:

(i) high value procurement in following categories:
Consultancy and other Professional Services, IT Services, IT Hardware & IT Software, HR Services, Construction, Property and Facilities Management; and

(ii) the global consultancy market for technical assistance, its key players on both the demand (MDBs, bilateral aid agencies, governments etc.) and supply side (consultancy associations etc.) and their issues and concerns.

Experience in contract matters, including negotiation and contract award of consultancy services in an international environment and ability to lead negotiations and make judgement calls;

Experienced manager of complex procurement projects and the development procurement strategies;

Sound background in the development and implementation of effective procurement processes in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Experience of and expertise in the development of market and expenditure analyses, making recommendations to management and implementing associated projects; and

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