Job Description

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Reference number

407120
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Salary

45,272
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
UKRI Band E###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

UKRI - Commercial###

Type of role

Commercial###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Didcot

About the job

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Job summary

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 has multiple interesting opportunities for procurement professionals to join our Commercial team in delivering first class procurement services to the organisation!


UKRI Commercial is looking to build upon the past few years of growth and success and looks to develop further to ensure we continue to provide excellent commercial support to the organisation and support its continuous ambitious objectives. This is also at the time when the Procurement Act is bringing significant changes to the regulations that govern UK procurement, so it is an exciting time for UKRI Commercial! It also means that we are looking for people who may not necessarily have the level of public procurement experience we would usually look for, as we will all be learning the new Regulations together!


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, Scientific Facilities, Construction, and a variety of other Scientific Disciplines - plus the common goods and services that all organisations require. 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.


The Procurement Manager roles support several different Research Councils sitting within UKRI at various sites. The currently available roles all sit within the Science & Technology Facilities Council.

The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The Science & Technology Facilities Council has a mission to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation capabilities. Major research and innovation campuses at Harwell, Daresbury and research facilities across the UK support fundamental research in Particle Physics, Technology, space science and many other areas.


The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), in Harwell Oxfordshire, pioneers work in areas including particle physics, scientific computing, laser development, space research, and technology which addresses some of the important challenges facing society.


STFC buys a wide variety of complex and sometimes unique products and services including equipment, technical services and infrastructure to support a range of end-users.

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Job description

Who are we looking for?

The UKRI Commercial Function provides a range of commercial support to the whole organisation. The majority of its effort is focussed on the management of the whole procurement cycle including planning, sourcing and contract management in a compliant manner while providing value for money.


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.

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. Build collaborative relationships with local stakeholders, acting as initial escalation point for key decision making and medium value contract sign-off Use tools/techniques to assess relevant supply market, risks, level of competition, trends and new opportunities to inform market understanding Use MI and datasets to facilitate local commercial decision making and planning 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 ###

Person specification

Who are we looking for?

The UKRI Commercial Function provides a range of commercial support to the whole organisation. The majority of its effort is focussed on the management of the whole procurement cycle including planning, sourcing and contract management in a compliant manner while providing value for money.


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 Skills/Qualifications/Experience

(S) - Assessed at shortlisting

(I) - Assessed at interview

(S&I) - Assessed at both shortlisting and interview

Essential Criteria:

Customer focused - committed to an ethos of an accountable, cost effective, high quality, service delivery (S&I) 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. (I) Experience of contract management (S) 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) Experience of using e-sourcing applications (I) Ability to interpret and review procurement terms and conditions and provide expert advice on implications of non-standard terms (I) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels (S&I)

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

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 45,272, UK Research and Innovation contributes 13,115 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Selection process details

1st interview incl presentation.


Interviews will take place remotely via Teams.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@ukri.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@ukri.org