Procurement Manager

Role Profile - Procurement Manager Role Title Procurement Manager Business Function Operations Hiring Manager Head of Operations Location Wrexham Who we are & what we do Founded in 2016, Chetwood Financial is a digital bank using technology to make people better off. At Chetwood, we think differently. We act differently. Unlike traditional banking models, we're not obsessed with customer ownership and cross-selling other products. We use our banking and technology experience to design and manufacture stand-alone financial products that meet the needs of those using them and by building unique and dynamic products, we make engaging with personal finances easier than ever before. We're always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join the team who share a belief in making a positive difference - making financial services better for customers by challenging conventions. Role Purpose Responsible for procurement of services and management of suppliers at Chetwood. You'll need to build frameworks and policies around procurement and will be responsible for ensuring the business selects, onboards and manages suppliers in line with policy and regulation. Responsibilities * Define, implement and manage frameworks and policies in relation to procurement, outsourcing and supplier management ensuring compliance with relevant regulation. * Contract management, working with business owners, legal and risk teams to track suppliers and associated contracts. * Manage and advise on supplier selection processes and contract negotiations. * Continually review supplier performance and spend and seek to improve KPIs and value. * Work closely with other areas of the business, and project teams to understand upcoming demand for new suppliers or adjustments to existing contracts and suppliers. Ensuring suppliers can scale with the business. * Provide guidance to business areas, ongoing value benchmarking, procurement advice (including input to RFIs/RFPs), and making timely plans for exit/replacement. Skills and experience * Procurement experience within Financial Services, ideally with cloud based technology providers. * In a growing business you'll need to be comfortable managing your own work, working independently at times and being the person responsible for procurement. * Experience managing multiple projects at the same time. A track record of problem solving and the development of scalable processes. * Proven ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers. * MCIPS qualified. * Educated to bachelor degree level or equivalent. What we offer * A relaxed, sociable and flexible working environment. * Great benefits including: life insurance, pension, private medical insurance (including dental and optical), free breakfast and drinks, monthly social events. * Competitive salary. * Opportunity to work for a progressive and exciting company. Chetwood highlights Here are just a few examples of what we've achieved so far and what's coming soon. * Secured strategic investment from Elliott Advisors of 150mil of capital, underpinning the planned growth of the business over the next few years. * Secured a full banking licence from the PRA in 2018 - the only retail bank to do so that year. * Launched the LiveLend Reward Loan; the world's first dynamic loan that responds to improvements in customers' credit score. * Secured several distribution partnerships with our lending product and have already seen 400%+ growth in new business in the since 2019. * Launched SmartSave; providing customers with a simple, online savings account at a great rate. * Achieved and maintained an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating from both lending and savings customers. Our Values Take considered risks | Be courageous | Look after each other | Find the customer | Own it | Be resourceful Apply for this Job