Job Title/Req Number: Procurement Transformation Lead / Training Facilitator (103652)

Base Location: London, Manchester or Bristol plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The KPMG Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare – Procurement Operational Transformation practice (IGH-POT) function is a cornerstone of our business.  Operating from our offices across the UK we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies.  We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Procurement Transformation Lead / Training Facilitator
We have an exciting opportunity to build procurement knowledge and skills capability across UK central government and the wider public sector. This will be done through a large-scale training and development programme centred on the latest legislation due to be passed in Parliament (‘The Procurement Bill’) and the regulations that sit under it. This training and development programme is part of a wider change programme associated with the move from the current regime (PCR 2015) to the new regime (estimated to be live Autumn 2024) called Transforming Public Procurement (TPP).
There will also be opportunities to work on other procurement transformation and learning and development programmes where you could be taking responsibility for managing projects and leading diverse internal teams supported by sub-contractors and client staff members.

 

• Detailed knowledge of procurement processes, including category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supply relationship management, purchase to pay (P2P) and supplier risk management.

 

• Excellent oral communication skills.

 

• Proven pedagogical experience in educating, enthusing and coaching, with the ability to create a positive learner-focu

Project Manager 

About KPMG International

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 146 countries, have more than 220,000 people working in member firms around the world.

 

KPMG International acts as a coordinating entity, carrying out business activities for the benefit of KPMG firms. More than 2,500 talented colleagues make up the KPMG International team, with a focus on ensuring global consistency and providing expertise to support member firms in the achievement of KPMG’s Trust and Growth ambition. KPMG International is comprised of a number of high-performing global teams, including: Global Advisory, Global Audit, Global Clients & Markets, Global Corporate Affairs, Global People, Global Quality and Risk Management, Global Tax & Legal, Global Technology and Knowledge, the International Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Chief Administrative Officer. Working together, our global team is changing the way our business operates, delivering value to our member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

 

About the team

Global Quality & Risk Management (GQ&RM) Global Digital Risk (GDR) manages quality and risk management policies and procedures for KPMG and provides associated guidance. GQ&RM monitors the quality of service delivery across all of KPMG’s businesses, establishes and oversees compliance with risk management policies and protocols, helps protect the brand and reputation of KPMG, and ensures trusted and respectful relationships with the regulatory community across the KPMG network.

 

Role Summary

 

The Global Digital Risk (GDR) team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and assurance of the firm's critical global digital risk policies and awareness training, reviews of the testing of a baseline set of information protection & security controls, global privacy, and risk management (including risk management for emerging technologies).

 

Reporting to the GDR Sr. Director, you will be working across the GDR teams.

 

Experience & knowledge

•    Proven experience  in information protection & privacy controls
•    Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information as well as report writing and presenting findings;
•    Ability to see the “big picture” (ability to prioritise and see what is most important);
•    Methodical approach to work, attention to detail, and delivery of high-quality results, Excellent spoken and written / report writing skills in English;
•    Capable of critical thinking and executing plans into action;
•    Strong interpersonal and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, particularly with senior level global stakeholders; 
•    Ability to deliver work to schedule under the guidance of senior colleagues
•    Ability to manage and deliver multiple activities with direction from management;
•    Agility and ability to adapt to changing priorities in fast paced environment;
•    Experienced working in multicultural environments and sensitive to different business cultures;
•    Good team player

 

Technical skills, abilities & qualifications

•    Proven working experience in an audit or risk management role is preferred;
•    Experience in information protection, data security or risk management;
•    Experience in digital risk management frameworks;
•    Experience in digital risk policy support & governance;
•    Experience in analysis of emerging digital risks;
•    Experi

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