Overview

Senior Buyer - Technology role at OVO.

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Team: Procurement

Salary banding: £32,670 - £47,041

Contract type: OVO

Experience: Learner

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: John Hawkins, Senior Category Manager, Technology

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Fast-paced, evolving, rewarding

Top 3 qualities for this role: Analytical, strategic, adaptable

Where you’ll work: Depending on the needs of your business area, we expect hub based people to be in the office at least once a week, and to go to OVO Connection events in-person. All our roles are hub based, providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.

Role purpose and alignment

We are looking to hire a Senior Buyer into the Procurement team to support delivery of Plan Zero across the Technology category; driving the best outcome for the planet when considering how we purchase software, hardware, services, hosting and more.

Responsibilities and key outcomes

• Business partnering with operational stakeholders (e.g. Heads of Departments and Managers).


• Contributing to the development of various category strategies (including Software, Hardware, Professional Services, Data Services and Networks & Telco).


• Negotiating low-medium value supplier contracts.


• Gathering and manipulating relevant data to build and maintain a clear view of category spend and suppliers.


• Contributing to savings strategies and opportunity analysis.


• Liaising with supporting functions such as Legal and Finance, ensuring budgets and legal terms are in place.


• Educating OVO stakeholders on the procurement policy and process.


• Maintaining procurement systems used for contract management and eSourcing.


• Supporting the implementation of new procurement systems and processes.


• Supporting OVO’s Plan Zero objectives.


• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

First 3 months

• Have commenced category strategies focusing on Data and Networks & Telco.


• Maintain and report against a pipeline of savings.


• Be known in your business area and by key collaborators as their Procurement point of contact.


• Be familiar with OVO Procurement’s savings rationale and commercial levers.

Systems

We use Google Workplace for our day to day tasks. Training will be provided around specialist sourcing systems.

Your success in this role

• Are MCIPS level 4 qualified (or working towards this) with at least 3 years experience in a similar role (desirable).


• Are able to pick up new processes, systems and ways of working quickly and effectively.


• Have good relationship management skills, able to build a trusting relationship both internally with stakeholders and externally with suppliers.


• Possess great organisational skills and are able to manage multiple tasks at one time.


• Have a willingness to learn in a coachable manner.


• Have basic negotiation skills.


• Are able to effectively prioritise workloads balancing importance and urgency whilst managing stakeholder expectations.


• Possess good presentation and communication skills.


• Are able to apply skills beyond the traditional functions of Procurement and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues.


• Are IT literate (knowledge of Procurement systems is desirable).


• You should also be a delivery focused self-starter, team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach.


• Have a foundational understanding of category management practices.


• Have exposure to energy and technology businesses (desirable).

Compensation and benefits

Salary: £32,670 - £47,041, depending on skills and experience.

On-target bonus: 15% (collective performance focus).

Flex pay: 9% Flex Pay on top of salary; 4% auto enrolled into pension; 5% flexible for benefits, pension, or other choices.

Benefits include: 34 days holiday (including bank holidays), healthcare or private medical insurance, dental and other wellbeing benefits, gym membership, travel insurance, index-related benefits, extra holiday buying, discounts, loans, and more. There are also programs to support belonging and inclusion, such as Belonging Networks.

Belonging and inclusion

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve climate challenges and welcome diverse people from all backgrounds. We have 8 Belonging Networks and encourage you to participate.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain


• Industries: Utilities and IT Services and IT Consulting

London, England, United Kingdom