Job Description

Our client, a dynamic renewable energy business, is seeking a Project/Implementation Manager to lead the implementation of a supplier management system in partnership with Avetta. This role is critical in establishing streamlined supplier processes, from onboarding to ongoing management, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. With a strong focus on front-end management, this role requires hands-on project execution and stakeholder coordination in the early stages.

Key Responsibilities

* Project Management

* Drive the end-to-end implementation of the supplier management platform, collaborating closely with Avetta’s project manager and internal IT specialists.

* Ensure the project is delivered on schedule and within budget, providing regular updates and progress reports to senior stakeholders.

* Stakeholder Engagement

* Serve as the central liaison across the business, coordinating input and feedback from various departments, including ESG and Legal, to gather and integrate requirements.

* Lead workshops and facilitate collaboration to ensure smooth adoption and system understanding among stakeholders.

* Procurement and Supplier Management

* Align the supplier management system’s functionality with procurement and risk management processes, ensuring it supports purchasing requirements and compliance.

* Act as the primary contact between the business and Avetta, communicating requirements and overseeing contract delivery to ensure deadlines are met.

* Process Mapping and Documentation

* Develop process maps and documentation for supplier onboarding, management, and business-as-usual (BAU) functions to facilitate future use and consistent governance.

* Governance and Compliance

* Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) with input from the ESG and Legal teams to guide supplier onboarding and management practices.

Key Skills and Experience

* Proven project management experience, ideally in implementing supplier management SaaS or similar systems.

* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage diplomatically and communicate effectively across functions.

* Expertise in process mapping and documentation, with a focus on creating clear, actionable procedures.

* Familiarity with procurement and supplier management processes, ideally with experience in a procurement team or relevant certification (e.g., CIPS).

Success Metrics and KPIs

* Create and monitor a project roadmap, defining objectives, milestones, and resource requirements.

* Establish KPIs to track progress and ensure project success, reporting these regularly to stakeholders.

* Develop SOPs and data flow mapping for supplier information within the business.

Schedule and Flexibility

* Full-time position with in-office presence three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

If you are a proactive and organised project manager with a background in supplier management and stakeholder coordination, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join a company committed to making a positive impact in the renewable energy sector