View Vacancy - Head of Regional Procurement Hub (LTU22.626)
The British Embassy Vilnius is a professional, friendly and inclusive team, which supports the development and wellbeing of all its staff members, and we are looking to recruit a new Head of Procurement Hub.
Based in Vilnius the jobholder will have a critical leadership role across a regional network of UK Government presence. Including Embassy’s, High Commission and other Posts the Head of the Regional Procurement Hub will provide strategic direction for commercial activity within the Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Africa region, leading a team of procurement/commercial specialists working closely with Commercial teams in the UK and other overseas locations. The jobholder will be accountable for the overall delivery of commercial services across the regional network by the regional procurement hub, setting, implementing strategy, ensure the team’s compliance to procurement processes and procedures, and undertake the leadership and management activities. They will have responsibility for setting priorities and management of risk, seeking and delivering on opportunity areas to drive better value for money whilst aligning to FCDO objectives and UK Government principles for commercial activity.
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- Proficiency at C1 level in English according to CEFR Framework*
- Commercial Technical Skills - Previous experience in leading on complex commercial situations and leading teams to deliver great commercial outcomes (demonstrable line management experience)
- Leadership and Management Skills
- Working internationally - previous experience in working in a procurement capacity which is regional/international and beyond domestic market.
- Managing Change and Improvements - Evidence of the ability to identify potential improvements and successfully manage changes that deliver beneficial commercial outcomes.
- Developing self and others - Experience in coaching and mentoring to build capability at all levels of a commercial function, including a team and direct reports
- Communicating and Influencing - proven experience in influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, MCIPS or CPSM (or studying towards) or relevant certification or MBA
This is a full-time, permanent contract of 40 gross hours per week (35 hours net).
The start date for the position is as soon as possible, subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.
We offer:
- A competitive base salary and, in addition, a non-consolidated sports allowance;
- Private medical insurance scheme;
- A strong focus on learning and development; including support for developing English language skills
- Access to development and learning opportunities offered to all staff.
- The opportunity to work in an international environment, gaining skills relevant to work in shared services centres and international organisations;
- 40 hours gross working week and a commitment to flexible working with a focus on providing a work-life balance, with the potential for some home-working.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR.
This opportunity is closed to applications.