Assistant Procurement Manager

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).

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 Assistant Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in Deliver procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance and completion of projects and complex tenders for the growing R&D portfolio within UKAEA. To Provide support and guidance for members of the procurement team, supporting them in delivering a first class procurement service to the organisation. To Ensure UKAEA is compliant with European Commission and UK directives for procurement in the public sector. To supporting the organisation in achievement of it’s own milestones and also impacting the achievement of BEIS targets and milestones..

Additional Responsibilities:

• To negotiate with the relevant parties including external companies to arrive at appropriate commercial agreements.
• To provide advice to senior managers on contractual strategies (ranging from traditional contracts to alliances, partnerships and alternative funding strategies).
• To contribute to problem solving and decision making to develop specification requirements.
• To manage contracts from tender through to closure. This will include evaluation of bids, ensuring that value for money is obtained at all times, negotiation of appropriate commercial agreements, resolving claims and disputes.
• To provide general support, advise and coaching/delivery of training on commercial matters.
• To contribute to the evolution of Authority's commercial terms and conditions, policies and working practices.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions in order to contribute continuous improvement within UKAEA.

Essential Requirements:

• Working towards MCIPS qualified.
• Experience of Public Sector Procurement and understanding of OJEU.
• A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories.
• Good procurement strategic knowledge and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commercially astute and customer focused.
• Good negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC form of Contract.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a good team player with ability to work effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team.

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

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.