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UK Research and Innovation
Salary:
£43,116 to £47,076 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) + Specialist Allowance £2,500 per annum for full member of CIPS. Hours:
Full time Contract Type:
Open Ended. Location:
Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. (Hybrid working available - minimum 2 days a week in the office.) Closing Date:
Sunday 5th January 2025 Interviews:
Week Commencing 21st January 2025 Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape cutting edge scientific research that can make a difference to all our lives? UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has multiple interesting opportunities for procurement professionals to join our Commercial team in delivering first class procurement services to the organisation! As a Procurement Manager, you will be joining an established, supportive team and will be involved in a wide variety of projects ranging from Research & Development, Professional Services, and Data and Technology. You will have the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, develop your own skills & experience, and contribute to projects that may have wide-ranging positive impacts for all. Purpose of the role To provide expertise and ability to undertake a range of medium value complex procurements including sourcing and contracting. Support end users with, and during, their procurement requirements. Provision of expert advice on all aspects of regulations and controls and representing UKRI's risk appetite in procurement decisions. To keep local end users up-to-date with best practice in procurement. Act as initial contact and escalation route to the Commercial Business Partner. Support the development of local procurement and contract management skills. Roles and 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. Confidently use relevant procurement systems to enable effective sourcing and contract management to deliver value for UKRI. Use tools/techniques to assess relevant supply market, risks, level of competition, trends and new opportunities to inform market understanding. Maintain up to date project case folders for performance management and audit purposes. Act as a role model of commercial professionalism within area of responsibility. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys bringing their skills and experience to all procurement projects they undertake. This role will manage a highly varied mix of stakeholders, and confidence & professional credibility are vital to ensure your presence and involvement is positively felt throughout the procurement lifecycle. Essential Criteria: Customer focused - committed to an ethos of an accountable, cost effective, high quality, service delivery. Experience of procuring goods or services in a regulated environment. Demonstrable experience of managing your own procurement projects from market engagement through to contract award. Experience of contract management. Ability to review and recommend the most appropriate procurement strategy and to provide leadership on the creation of clear and relevant tender evaluation models. Good commercial awareness. Experience of using e-sourcing applications. Ability to interpret and review procurement terms and conditions and provide expert advice on implications of non-standard terms. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels. Desirable Criteria: Experience and knowledge of public procurement including PCR regulations and related processes. MCIPs qualified or willing to work towards. Ability to explain technical procurement procedures and provide training and advice to a wide audience. Higher Education Level qualifications or equivalent suitable experience. Experience in a procurement role in a technical organisation. Supervisory or line management experience. About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded.
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£43,116 to £47,076 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) + Specialist Allowance £2,500 per annum for full member of CIPS. Hours:
Full time Contract Type:
Open Ended. Location:
Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. (Hybrid working available - minimum 2 days a week in the office.) Closing Date:
Sunday 5th January 2025 Interviews:
Week Commencing 21st January 2025 Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape cutting edge scientific research that can make a difference to all our lives? UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has multiple interesting opportunities for procurement professionals to join our Commercial team in delivering first class procurement services to the organisation! As a Procurement Manager, you will be joining an established, supportive team and will be involved in a wide variety of projects ranging from Research & Development, Professional Services, and Data and Technology. You will have the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, develop your own skills & experience, and contribute to projects that may have wide-ranging positive impacts for all. Purpose of the role To provide expertise and ability to undertake a range of medium value complex procurements including sourcing and contracting. Support end users with, and during, their procurement requirements. Provision of expert advice on all aspects of regulations and controls and representing UKRI's risk appetite in procurement decisions. To keep local end users up-to-date with best practice in procurement. Act as initial contact and escalation route to the Commercial Business Partner. Support the development of local procurement and contract management skills. Roles and 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. Confidently use relevant procurement systems to enable effective sourcing and contract management to deliver value for UKRI. Use tools/techniques to assess relevant supply market, risks, level of competition, trends and new opportunities to inform market understanding. Maintain up to date project case folders for performance management and audit purposes. Act as a role model of commercial professionalism within area of responsibility. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys bringing their skills and experience to all procurement projects they undertake. This role will manage a highly varied mix of stakeholders, and confidence & professional credibility are vital to ensure your presence and involvement is positively felt throughout the procurement lifecycle. Essential Criteria: Customer focused - committed to an ethos of an accountable, cost effective, high quality, service delivery. Experience of procuring goods or services in a regulated environment. Demonstrable experience of managing your own procurement projects from market engagement through to contract award. Experience of contract management. Ability to review and recommend the most appropriate procurement strategy and to provide leadership on the creation of clear and relevant tender evaluation models. Good commercial awareness. Experience of using e-sourcing applications. Ability to interpret and review procurement terms and conditions and provide expert advice on implications of non-standard terms. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels. Desirable Criteria: Experience and knowledge of public procurement including PCR regulations and related processes. MCIPs qualified or willing to work towards. Ability to explain technical procurement procedures and provide training and advice to a wide audience. Higher Education Level qualifications or equivalent suitable experience. Experience in a procurement role in a technical organisation. Supervisory or line management experience. About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded.
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