Procurement Manager

Innovate UK; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic individual for a procurement role at their East Hagbourne location. The position involves managing procurement projects and providing expert advice within a regulated environment. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high-quality service delivery. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave plus public and privilege days

Employee discounts on retail and leisure activities

Confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated procurement environment.
• Proven experience managing procurement projects.
• Ability to develop tender evaluation models.

Responsibilities

• Undertake procurement sourcing actions to deliver value.
• Provide expert procurement advice to end-users.
• Participate in local commercial assurance and contract management.

Skills

Customer-focused

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Tools

E-sourcing applications

Job description

£45,272 + Specialist Allowance £2,500 per annum for full member of CIPS.

UKRI Band E

Full Time

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxon

Open Ended

Closing date: 2nd June 2025

Interviews: W/c 16th June 2025

Job Overview
UKRI Commercial is looking to build upon the past few years of growth and success and aims to develop further to ensure we continue to provide excellent commercial support to the organisation and support its ambitious objectives. This is also a time of significant regulatory change due to the Procurement Act, making it an exciting period for UKRI Commercial. We are open to candidates who may not have extensive public procurement experience, as we will all be learning the new Regulations together.

Responsibilities

• Undertake procurement sourcing/contracting actions using appropriate routes to market to deliver value and compliance.
• Provide expert procurement advice to end-users, including guidance on when procurement should be directed to the shared service centre.
• Offer direction on local procurement issues, making decisions that add value for UKRI.
• Participate in local commercial assurance, planning, and in-house Contract Management.

About You
We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who brings their skills and experience to procurement projects. The role involves managing diverse stakeholders, so confidence and professionalism are essential to positively influence the procurement lifecycle.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
(S) Assessed at shortlisting
(I) Assessed at interview
(S&I) Assessed at both stages

Essential Criteria

• Customer-focused with a commitment to high-quality, cost-effective service delivery (S&I)
• Experience procuring goods/services in a regulated environment (S&I)
• Proven experience managing procurement projects from market engagement to contract award (I)
• Experience in contract management (S)
• Ability to select appropriate procurement strategies and develop clear tender evaluation models and documentation (S&I)
• Strong commercial awareness (S)
• Experience with e-sourcing applications (I)
• Ability to interpret procurement terms and advise on non-standard terms (I)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels (S&I)

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Benefits
We value our employees and offer a competitive pay and rewards package, along with opportunities for development and continuous learning. Benefits include:

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days (full-time equivalent)
• Employee discounts on retail and leisure activities
• Confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible working options

For more details, please visit our benefits page.

How To Apply
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further application details are available on our careers page.