Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

£43,116 to £47,076 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)+ Specialist Allowance £2,500 per annum for full member of CIPS.

Full time

Permanent

Polaris House, Swindon. (Hybrid working available minimum 2 days a week in the office.)

Closing date Sunday 5th January 2025

Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape cutting edge scientific research that can make a difference to all our lives?

Job Overview

UKRI Commercial is building on its recent years of growth and success, with plans to further develop and ensure the continued delivery of excellent commercial support to the organisation while advancing its ambitious objectives. This development coincides with the implementation of the Procurement Act, which is introducing significant changes to the regulations governing UK procurement. As a result, this is an exciting time to join UKRI Commercial!

As a Procurement Manager, you will join an established and supportive team, working on a diverse range of projects across areas such as Research & Development, Professional Services, and Data and Technology. This role offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, enhance your skills and experience, and contribute to projects with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake multiple procurement sourcing/contracting actions as required using the most appropriate route to market to deliver best value and compliance
• Provide expert procurement advice to local end-users including when procurement should be directed to the shared service centre
• Provide direction on local procurement issues as they arise, making decisions that will lead to added value for UKRI
• Involvement in local commercial assurance, planning and in-house Contract Management

About you

• Customer focused committed to an ethos of an accountable, cost effective, high quality, service delivery (S)
• Experience of procuring goods or services in a regulated environment (S & I)
• Demonstrable experience of managing your own procurement projects from market engagement through to contract award (S & I)
• Experience of contract management (S & I)
• Ability to review and recommend the most appropriate procurement strategy and to provide leadership on the creation of clear and relevant tender evaluation models, alongside ability to produce high quality procurement/tender documentation (S & I)
• Good commercial awareness (S & I)

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below.

An excellent defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)

Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.

Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.

Flexible working options

Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI UKRI

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click apply for further information and to visit our careers page.

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