Hybrid Public Procurement & Contracts Lead

Intellectual Property Office UK; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intellectual Property Office UK in Newport seeks a procurement professional to lead the procurement lifecycle and provide commercial support. The role requires experience in procurement or a commercial role, strong relationship-building skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include advising stakeholders, managing risks, and maintaining procurement records. This position follows hybrid working arrangements, requiring some on-site presence in Newport.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement or commercial role, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the full procurement lifecycle.
• Advise internal stakeholders on compliant routes to market.
• Identify, assess and help manage commercial risks.

Skills

Experience in a procurement or commercial role

Strong relationship-building skills

Ability to manage and prioritise workload

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of procurement regulations

Tools

e-tendering systems

Job description

The Intellectual Property Office UK in Newport seeks a procurement professional to lead the procurement lifecycle and provide commercial support. The role requires experience in procurement or a commercial role, strong relationship-building skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include advising stakeholders, managing risks, and maintaining procurement records. This position follows hybrid working arrangements, requiring some on-site presence in Newport.