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Job Introduction

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels and streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

With a turnover of around £1.6 billion, we aim to bring customers and audiences across the world distinctive and high-quality content covering a range of specialisms, through a unique combination of BBC editorial values, cutting edge craft, and access to diverse talent across all markets.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Procurement Manager to join our team at BBC Studios.  This would be an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement experience or someone who has had exposure to procurement frameworks and requirements and wants to further their specialism in this area.

Main Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager will report into the Senior Procurement Manager and be a key member of the team.

Primarily responsible for the management of procurement activity in the Corporate & Professional Service Categories, including Finance, HR, Insurance, Property, Workplace and Travel, the role will also involve supporting and gaining experience across all categories such as Technology and Marketing.

To achieve this, the Procurement Manager will need to work collaboratively with their assigned business areas.  The extent of the support will vary but will require taking ownership of category management, multiple sourcing projects and leading them through the procurement process from spend analysis and market evaluation through to contract award and, in some cases, contract and dispute management.

This role will be key to ensure that the business select the vendors that delivers the most suitable commercial value to BBC Studios.

Spend data analysis and reporting will make up a key function of this role to support the whole of the Procurement team, as well as contribute to the development of the overarching Procurement team strategy.

The Procurement Manager will also be an advocate of Procurement within the business, alongside responsibility for due diligence checks across the wider team, management of procurement documents, Category Action Plans, and training platforms.  Strong communication skills and styles are paramount.  In addition, with the clear sponsorship of the business owner, the Procurement Manager will be able to lead on commercial negotiations to ensure that deals represent the best commercial outcome for BBCS.

Are you the right candidate?

At BBC Studios, we seek people who are passionate about who we are and what we do.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade both internal stakeholders and suppliers, and to work well in a  team;
• A Procurement background is beneficial but not essential. Experience in Project Management would be advantageous to make an immediate impact, adding to the effectiveness and operational efficiency of the team as it responds to increasing customer demand and corporate efficiencies;
• Proven ability to work in diverse teams in a complex commercial organisation. The post holder will be required to work within broad ranging project teams, and will need to demonstrate leadership within these projects where relevant.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the business, at a variety of levels and across multiple regions;
• Strong supplier management skills to ensure compliance with Procurement procedures, negotiated benefits from services and cost improvement;
• Comfortable with leading or supporting the Procurement process by co-ordinating and drafting all required documentation including specifications, selection criteria, questionnaires, contract schedules and RFx documentation to ensure that the most appropriate supplier selection is achieved, in accordance with Policy guidelines.

Job Description

Band: D

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London - Television Centre

Salary: Circa £45,000-£50,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Home-based plus two/three days a week in the office).

We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at Sharmin.Brennand@bbc.com with the job reference in the subject.

We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you’ll get from working in this role are:

Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.

Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.

Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions.

Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are.

The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.