Package Description

What we Offer 

Competitive Salary  Corporate Benefits Package  And the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Job Introduction

In Europe, we work closely with our customers to deliver custom-made and specialized services across International Organizations, Space, Immigration, and Defence. We provide tailored services for various public sector bodies including European Institutions, the Belgian and German Defence, the European Space Agency, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Our expertise spans IT services, Facility Management, Space Research, and Operations.

We’re looking for a European Procurement Manager, to reinforce our European team!

The role provides experience and expertise to the management and delivery of Procurement for the Serco Europe business unit in the UK&E Division. The role has accountability for the Procurement function in the Serco Europe business unit and delivery of performance targets agreed with the Serco Europe management team including in-year and annualised savings target as agreed through the planning. Engages and builds strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the Serco Europe business unit and drive change and adoption of Procurement best practices Leads Procurement support to bids and transitions ensuring competitive supply chain architecture to support profitable growth. Collaborates with key stakeholders and Procurement colleagues to ensure that Serco Europe business requirements are understood and supported by Procurement. Optimises value delivery and risk mitigation from the Serco Europe business unit supply base. Ensures that benefits are recognised by key stakeholders to allow benefit delivery.

We look forward to meeting you! 

Main Responsibilities

As European Procurement Manager you will be responsible for:

Design, implementation and improvement of Procurement capability in Europe, to deliver value for Serco’s businesses in Europe and in accordance with the agreed procurement strategy, business plans and the Serco Management System. Developing the sourcing strategy for Serco Europe working in collaboration with European business leadership. Working with key stakeholders to determine their product and service needs. Performing procurement activities for major suppliers including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management. Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business. Oversight and co-ordination of regional Procurement managers to ensure consistent application of policies and processes across Serco Europe and a high quality of service to managers. Setting the framework and supporting the work of operational team purchasing throughout Serco Europe. Supporting bid teams in drafting compelling bid responses to procurement & supply chain related responses, collaborating with technical / operation, legal & commercial colleagues as necessary to provide the optimal responses and to deliver innovative, value adding proposals from suppliers. Identify and regularly review business critical suppliers to the Serco Europe business unit. Own the assessment, management and mitigation of the ‘Failure of a Business Critical Supplier’ principal risk in the Serco Europe business unit. Work with UK&E Supply Chain Risk Manager to ensure the alignment and compliance of Serco Europe global risk standards and to manage the Europe-specific supply chain risk and due diligence requirement eg, German Supply Chain Act (LkSG), Drive adoption of supplier management & supplier relationship management (SRM) processes to build relationships with key suppliers to the UK&E Division to ensure that performance and value is delivered whilst managing the risks Contributing to Serco's bid success by delivering maximum commercial benefit, optimum risk transfer and innovative and quality supply chain solutions. Ensure bid alignment with Serco's procurement category strategies. Accountable for supporting the integration of procurement requirements for all acquisitions into the BU as part of the overall Growth strategy. Successful Candidate

Essential technical and professional skills, knowledge and qualifications:

An experienced Procurement Manager, used to working across multiple countries, categories and suppliers able to manage multiple priorities at once Experience of establishing a Procurement team or having played a leading role in a Procurement transformation project in the past A clear and effective communicator able to use influencing skills to guide the business to make good decisions in Procurement practices Experience in sourcing and supplier selection and negotiation including experience in negotiating and drafting effective supplier contracts Experience in developing supply chain solutions for major commercial bids Strong commercial acumen able to deliver value through the supply chain Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organisation Comfortable working with ambiguity and changing priorities in a fluid, fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment

Preferred

MCIPS or Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, from a recognised institute or an equivalent qualification Experience in a related services or government facing organisation

Additional / special features of the role

Fluent in English & German language and one or more of either  French, Italian or Dutch Based in Brussels or Germany. There will be requirements to travel within Europe and to the UK to support the teams and activities of the business About the Company

 

Serco is a global team of 60,000 professionals dedicated to delivering essential public services worldwide. As innovators, we strive to redesign and enhance public services for the betterment of all. Our offerings include a chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector, a company deeply passionate about diversity and inclusion, and a friendly, supportive, and professional environment that respects your work-life balance.

Why Should You Join Serco ?

Contribute to innovative projects in the public services sector, and making a difference. Your contributions are valued and recognized, with opportunities for professional/personal growth. Be part of a company passionate about diversity and inclusion Enjoy a friendly and professional environment that respects your work-life balance.

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

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