Procurement Data Manager | Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex

Transforming Data into Strategic Insights: Empowering Procurement through Clarity and Precision.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

At the heart of all successful procurement operations is data—the foundation of intelligent strategic procurement decision making. The insights derived from data are critical for shaping strategic thinking and ensuring that decisions are informed and effective. As our Procurement Data Manager, your ability to harness the power of data will be key to empowering our procurement function with the clarity and precision needed to excel.

We are seeking an analytical, proactive data enthusiast to join our procurement team as a Procurement Data Manager. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis and visualisation to transform complex data sets into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Your ability to present data in a compelling and understandable format will empower our senior leaders to grasp key principles and make informed choices.

The Person

We are looking for a detail-oriented, data-driven professional who thrives on interrogating data and uncovering meaningful patterns. You should be adept at using Power BI and other presentation tools to translate intricate data into clear, concise visuals that tell a compelling story. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with excellent communication abilities, will enable you to effectively convey insights to senior leadership.

In addition, you will manage a dedicated team, ensuring excellent customer service and fostering a collaborative work environment. You should have a strategic mindset, always seeking innovative solutions and opportunities to streamline processes. As a key member of the senior team, your input will be vital in shaping our procurement strategies. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and the purchase-to-pay process, including contract and purchase order management, will be highly beneficial.

An inquisitive mind that constantly questions the status quo and evaluates whether processes make sense will be crucial. Your curiosity and analytical thinking will support your team in developing and honing their skills, driving continuous improvement within the department. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for turning data into strategic value, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: Thursday 13 June 2024 (23:00)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

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