CTO procurement systems manager

Job Description

Are you ready to lead procurement transformation that will shape how one of the UK and Ireland's leading renewable energy businesses works, innovates and grows? Do you enjoy driving strategic change, improving systems and unlocking value through data, technology and better ways of working?

At EDF power solutions, we're delivering an Electric UK and Ireland.

As our CTO Procurement Systems Manager, you'll play a central role in transforming procurement across the business. From digitalisation and governance to data quality, reporting and AI-enabled solutions, your work will help create a more efficient, connected and future-ready procurement function.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic role at the heart of EDF power solutions' procurement transformation. You'll lead the development of procurement systems, governance frameworks and reporting capabilities, helping teams make better decisions through trusted data, improved processes and modern digital solutions.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role offers flexibility across our UK office network. Your contractual location will be #Sunderland #Edinburgh #London, with hybrid working arrangements available. The role will require travel to offices across the UK, Ireland and France as business needs require.

You'll have the opportunity to influence major transformation programmes across the full procurement lifecycle, including Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Contract, Supplier Risk Management processes. Working closely with procurement leaders and stakeholders, you'll help drive innovation, continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI capabilities.

Why EDF power solutions?

We're united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all.

With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we're the UK and Ireland's most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy - and we'd love you to help us get there.

Who You Are

We're looking for a CTO Procurement Systems Manager with a strong background in procurement transformation, systems implementation and organisational change. You'll be comfortable leading strategic initiatives, influencing stakeholders and delivering long-term improvements across complex business environments. To be shortlisted, you need to offer...

• Experience driving procurement transformation within a complex, multi-site organisation
• Experience leading people and delivering strategic procurement change programmes
• Experience implementing and managing systems across the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle, including Supplier Assurance and Risk Management.
• Strong procurement expertise with experience driving best practice, governance and process improvement
• Experience leading transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business benefits
• Experience influencing stakeholders and securing support for new ways of working across business functions
• Experience developing and delivering long-term strategic plans and outcomes

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading procurement systems, governance and data initiatives that support business transformation
• Managing and improving procurement processes, policies and governance frameworks
• Developing reporting capabilities that provide trusted and timely procurement insights
• Acting as the subject matter expert for procurement systems and supply chain data
• Leading system implementation and enhancement programmes across procurement processes
• Driving adoption of new technologies, digital tools and AI-enabled capabilities
• Supporting audit, compliance and risk management activities across the procurement function
• Providing leadership, training and guidance to procurement teams and stakeholders
• Collaborating with procurement leadership to deliver strategic objectives and continuous improvement
• Supporting sustainable procurement objectives across the business

Pay, Benefits and Culture

If you're looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future - then you're in the right place! If you're passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we'd love you to come and join us.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle - from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us, and let's do good together.