ERP Procurement and Change Management Specialist

On behalf of the Bank of England, we are looking for a ERP Procurement and Change Management Specialist (Inside IR35) for a contract Until July 2026 with a possible extension based in London or Leeds 2 days per week.

The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people.

The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 people are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

Join us at the Bank as we transform our procurement systems and processes. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oracle ERP Procurement Configuration and Implementation Specialist to play a pivotal role in deploying and optimising our new ERP solution.

As part of the Commercial Operations team, you will help shape the future of procurement by configuring, implementing, and supporting Oracle ERP procurement modules. This includes Sourcing, Purchasing, Contracts, Supplier Management, eCatalogues, and Reporting.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Supplier Management to ensure the system meets business needs and drives efficiency, compliance, and innovation.

As an ERP Procurement and Change Management Specialist, your main responsibilities will be:

* Configure and implement Oracle ERP procurement modules in alignment with business processes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture and deliver system requirements.
* Develop procurement workflows, approval processes, and reporting mechanisms.
* Create and execute testing plans to ensure system functionality and performance.
* Support stakeholder training and change management activities.
* Document configurations, workflows, and user guides for ongoing support.
* Liaise with Oracle implementation partners to resolve system issues.
* Coordinate with other ERP module experts to ensure seamless integration.

Essential:

* Proven experience in ERP procurement configuration and implementation (Oracle preferred).
* Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
* Familiarity with change management methodologies and deployment strategies.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
* Experience developing communications and ERP end-user training.
* Active SC Clearance

Desirable:

* Public sector experience
* MCIPS

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Bank of England guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Bank of England guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different