Procurement Enablement Lead 12 Month FTC

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Team: Procurement Enablement

Salary banding: 32670 - 47041

Experience:Mid-level

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to:P2P/Procurement Enablement Manager

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

This role in 3 words: Analyse Enable Optimise

Top 3 qualities for this role: Analytical Storyteller Diplomatic Problem-Solver Process Architect

Where youll 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.

Youll be assigned to the closest one of our three hub offices Bristol Glasgow or London; unless your role requires field-based work. Each hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop is designed to inspire people help them connect and bring big ideas to life.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO we are on a mission to solve one of humanitys biggest challenges the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. Thats why we need diverse people from all abilities gender identities ethnicities ages sexual orientations life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So naturally the team youll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Heres how:

No more guessing: Youll be driving our data integrity. By keeping our PO quality high you allow us to track our carbon footprint with total accuracy. Without your clean data were just guessing at our impact - with it were leading the way.

Sustainability by design: Youll help deliver a buying process that makes the green choice the easiest choice. By making sustainable vendors the default you help steer the whole company toward planet-friendly habits.

Plugging the leaks: Youll make sure we actually buy from the partners weve vetted for their low carbon footprints. By keeping us compliant you ensure we dont leak spend to suppliers who dont share our Plan Zero values.

In short Youre turning our big environmental goals into everyday reality..

This role in a nutshell:

This role sits in a small team that values versatile communication - we want to translate complex spend data into stories that help our leadership team make better decisions for the whole company. Working closely and engaging regularly is key.

The Enablement Lead will work closely with the Manager to support Leadership strategy taking ownership of Procurement data and processes that support the wider business.

The Lead will be required to support the Administrator understanding their transactional activities and workflows and undertake these tasks during absences or busy periods. They will also be required to take on issues and see them through to resolution on the Administrators behalf.

Your key outcomes will be:

P2P (or PE) Analyst support

• Understand and support the end to end supplier lifecycle and associated processes.
• Assist with supplier onboarding in the event of high project volume influx.
• Work with stakeholders to navigate internal processes and ensure timely resolution of requests.
• Support buyer training management - maintain an up to date reference resource library.
• Regular review of data sets - a regular cadence to identify missing Buyers Approvers or vacancies in key roles.
• Provision of support to process users Procurement and other stakeholders.
• Work to minimise the downstream impact on AP (we are critical to AP success rates).

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Produce and maintain status reporting relating to Ivalua requests (requests in-progress out for approval etc..) to support each Category.
• Collaborate with the stakeholder teams to create and maintain a suite of dashboards that track key spend metrics.
• Create a central dashboard reflecting team activity and support provided.
• Undertake data analysis to identify trends highlight risks and pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
• Take ownership for proactive data integrity (contracts suppliers POs purchase items)Maintain data match across Ivalua & Workday - users contracts financial coding.

Procurement Systems SME

• Provide an interface between Procurement and stakeholders to ensure compliance with internal policy external and regulatory requirements.
• Contract queries - support in a timely manner working with Category Leads and the Procurement Manager to come up with practical adjustments where needed and communicate as policy if needed.
• Issue reporting / resolution - highlight and follow up on issues quickly either via Jira or Freshdesk (Ivalua) while providing updates and managing expectations.
• Continuous learning approach to systems - you will be expected to work towards Ivalua Academy Level 1.
• Support the maximisation of ROI on existing platforms - keep up to date with developments assess and propose updates to process where spotted.

Project support

• Proactively support the end to end purchasing review with the aim of delivering a robust fit for purpose process that reduces unnecessary spend allows for efficient approvals and results in accurate reporting.
• Embrace and engage with change looking to optimise frameworks data intelligence and efficient process underlying the Procurement function.
• Use existing skills build new ones - proactively driving efficiency with an enthusiasm to get stuck in.

Youll be a successful Procurement Enablement Lead here at OVO if you

• Have the ability to translate data: You dont just build reports; you extract insights and see the so what factor. You can present complex spend analysis in a way that helps bring about a quick confident decision.
• Are curious: Youre the type of person who asks why when you see a data outlier. You enjoy investigating the root cause of process friction and finding a permanent fix.
• Have a user-first mindset: You have experience designing processes (like Requisition-to-Receipt) with the end-user in mind. You understand that a process only works if people actually want to use it!
• Are a chameleon-like communicator. You can dive into the weeds with a functional specialist to fix a PO error then pivot to a high-level strategic discussion with a Department Head without missing a beat.
• Have a solid grasp of the Source-to-Pay lifecycle. You understand how contract compliance PO quality and receipting all link together to protect the companys bottom line.
• Know how to bring people along on a journey. Youre comfortable persuading teams to adopt new tools or workflows by showing them the whats in it for them.
• Are comfortable at juggling multiple things at once. From contract call-offs low value transactions and process change activity the role is varied.
• Are comfortable facing in to ambiguity at times. This area does not come with a written handbook. You will need to be able to work with your colleagues to present clear reasons for change and bring others on the journey.
• Have a drive to self develop. Learning is a key part of all of our professional working lives. Taking accountability to think about and action your own development will support your future at OVO.

Lets talk about whats in it for you

Well pay you between 32670 and 47041 depending on your specific skills and experience.

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us and you flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

Youll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVOand theres flex pay. Well give you 9% Flex Pay on top of your salary 4% of this is auto enrolled into your pension and the remaining 5% is yours to do what you like with. You can use this to buy from our extensive range of flexible benefits including our green benefits which weve put at the heart of our offering add to your pension or even take it as cash.

Heres a taster of whats on offer:

For starters youll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

For your health
With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level critical illness cover life assurance health assessments and more

For your wellbeing
With gym membership travel insurance workplace ISA will writing services dental insurance and more

For your lifestyle
With extra holiday buying discount dining home & tech loans and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations

For your home
Get up to 400 towards any OVO Energy plan plus great discounts on solar smart thermostats and EV chargers

For your commute
Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people we need to listen to each others experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people for our people - so when you join OVO you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. Its up to you.

Oh and one last thing...

Wed be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe its just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what were looking for but not every single thing go ahead and hit apply. Wed still love to hear from you!

If you have any additional requirements theres a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

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