Procurement Manager

UK Research and Innovation; Hartford; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager based at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. The role involves providing procurement advice, managing complex procurements, and drafting tender documents. Ideal candidates should have experience in regulated environments and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £46,743 with additional benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme and 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple procurements in a regulated environment for a technical organisation.
• Willingness to adopt new practices in a changing regulatory environment.
• Accountable and forthcoming in communication to solve problems as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Procurement advice and support to local stakeholders.
• Overall responsibility for medium-value complex procurements.
• Draft and Publish Tender Documents compliant with UK Procurement Regulations.

Skills

Procurement advice

Tender Documents compliance

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Managing own workload

Tools

E-sourcing systems

Job description

UKRI are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to be based at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Provide Procurement advice and support to local stakeholders
• Draft and Publish Tender Documents compliant with UK Procurement Regulations
• Overall responsibility for medium-value complex procurements
• 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
• Initial escalation route to Commercial Business Partner

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple procurements in a regulated environment for a technical organisation (S&I)
• Experience using e‑sourcing systems (S)
• Experience managing own workload independently (I)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written (S&I)
• Demonstrable behaviours of tact and diplomacy, evidence of stakeholder management to achieve positive outcomes for the organisation (S&I)
• Willingness to adopt new practices in a changing regulatory environment (I)
• Accountable and forthcoming in communication to solve problems as a team (I)

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options
• 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%

Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work‑life balance. For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Alongside your salary of £46,743, UK Research and Innovation contributes £13,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Selection Process Details

1st interview incl presentation. Interviews will either take place in person, face to face or remotely via Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security Requirements

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