Global Procurement Lead for Scientific Projects

Skatelescope; Manchester; Teletrabalho; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SKAO in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement planning and delivery, reporting to Head of Procurement and Insurance. You will oversee end-to-end procurement across IT to Construction and manage a small team.

This role requires strategic leadership, compliance with Procurement Policy and Manual, and collaboration with international partners. Proactive improvement, supplier engagement, tendering, and contract management are key.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated leadership with direct line-management.
• MCIPS accreditation or working towards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Procurement, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Experience leading tenders and contract negotiations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the UK SKAO Procurement Team with responsibility for performance, coaching and development.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, sustainability across the lifecycle, and improve processes and tools.
• Build relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to develop procurement strategies.
• Provide expert procurement guidance to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and value-for-money requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement for contracts of varying value and complexity, including risk management.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement strategy

MCIPS

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Procurement

MCIPS accreditation

Ferramentas

NEC4 contracts

Unit4 ERP

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SKAO in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement planning and delivery, reporting to Head of Procurement and Insurance. You will oversee end-to-end procurement across IT to Construction and manage a small team.

This role requires strategic leadership, compliance with Procurement Policy and Manual, and collaboration with international partners. Proactive improvement, supplier engagement, tendering, and contract management are key.