Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £51,293 (inclusive of £5,000 if fully MCIPS qualified) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Procurement
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 5
Department: Procurement
Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
- Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Wide range of career development opportunities.
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
The salary for this role is £51,293 (inclusive of £5,000 if fully MCIPS qualified).
Job Description
UKAEA’s pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. UKAEA aims to introduce a new grading structure in 2024. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Now is a great time to join the Organisation and be part of the journey.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing support to the Strategic Procurement Business Partner and Department Heads. Deliver procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance and completion of large procurements for the growing R&D portfolio with UKAEA. Provide mentoring and development for members of the procurement team, supporting them in delivering a first class procurement service to the organisation. Ensuring UKAEA is compliant with UK directives for procurement in the public sector. Supporting the organisation in the achievement of its own milestones and also impacting the achievement of DESNZ targets and milestones.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Co-ordination of Procurement support to enable delivery of major projects, delivering required support within the time parameters to meet project milestones and targets, collaborating with others to define the project scope taking into account Public Contracts Regulations.
- Responsible for pre-qualifying contractors and subsequent interviewing tenderers, assessing tenders and negotiation of contracts as required.
- Managing, monitoring and controlling contractual progress of projects in terms of adherence to contract terms taking into account time, cost and quality.
- Identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions in order to contribute continuous improvement within UKAEA. Make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking.
- Assistance with creation, application and implementation of procurement strategies for the site-specific initiatives where appropriate.
- Understand, influence, drive and negotiate with internal and external customers, suppliers and colleagues.
- To provide procurement leadership in large or complex procurement projects.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- MCIPS qualified.
- Experience of Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of PCR2015.
- A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories.
- Good procurement strategic knowledge and experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers.
- Commercially astute and customer focused.
- Excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC forms of contract.
- Process strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence at senior levels.
- Be a good team player with ability to work effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.