Procurement Manager (13-Month Maternity Cover)

DataCareers; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 13-month maternity cover role. This pivotal position involves ensuring timely and compliant procurement processes while delivering value across a dynamic organization at the forefront of innovation. The successful candidate will lead procurement activities, manage contracts, and provide strategic advice, all while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact during a period of growth and change.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work-from-home options

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Wellness programmes

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Additional holiday

Paid volunteer days

Professional development support

Team social events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in public sector procurement and compliance.
• Skilled in drafting and reviewing contract documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes and ensure compliance.
• Monitor regulatory updates and implement necessary changes.
• Deliver training and support compliance across procurement tools.

Skills

Public Contracts Regulations

Procurement Act 2023

Contract Management

Tender Documentation

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP ByDesign

Job description

Procurement Manager (13-Month Maternity Cover)

Procurement Manager (13-Month Maternity Cover)

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by DataCareers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Procurement Manager (13-Month Maternity Cover)
Contract Type: Fixed-term (June 2025 - July 2026)
Location: Hybrid - Didcot, UK (Minimum 2 days per week in Harwell office)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

A leading UK innovation organisation is seeking a confident and experienced Procurement Manager to join its Commercial Services team on a 13-month maternity cover contract. This is a key role ensuring procurement processes are timely, compliant, and value-driven across a unique and impactful organisation operating at the forefront of science, technology, and research.

The Role:

Procurement Manager (13-Month Maternity Cover)
Contract Type: Fixed-term (June 2025 - July 2026)
Location: Hybrid - Didcot, UK (Minimum 2 days per week in Harwell office)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

A leading UK innovation organisation is seeking a confident and experienced Procurement Manager to join its Commercial Services team on a 13-month maternity cover contract. This is a key role ensuring procurement processes are timely, compliant, and value-driven across a unique and impactful organisation operating at the forefront of science, technology, and research.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Services and working closely with the Procurement Business Partner, you'll be responsible for delivering procurement activity in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring effective contract management, strategic procurement planning, and robust internal compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes aligned with internal policy and public sector regulations.

• Safeguard and manage procurement compliance, particularly under the Procurement Act 2023.

• Monitor regulatory updates and implement necessary process changes.

• Determine effective routes to market and provide sound procurement advice across the organisation.

• Draft tender specifications, evaluation criteria, contracts, and change notes with clear deliverables.

• Maintain an active procurement pipeline and manage contract lifecycles.

• Review non-standard terms and provide risk-based assessments.

• Conduct due diligence and challenge exceptions to procurement policy where necessary.

• Deliver training, support compliance across digital procurement tools, and assist in financial monitoring.
  
  

Requirements:

• Strong experience running procurements under Public Contracts Regulations and knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.

• Skilled in drafting tender and contract documentation and challenging specifications.

• Confident in reviewing legal terms and identifying procurement risks.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly organised with good time management and the ability to handle competing priorities.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems.
  
  

Desirable:

• MCIPS qualified or working toward it.

• Experience across a mix of funding types (grant, commercial, public/private sector).

• Experience with finance systems and technology-focused organisations.

• Familiarity with SAP ByDesign.
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements

• Work-from-home options

• Private healthcare and life insurance

• Wellness and employee assistance programmes

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Additional holiday and sabbatical opportunities

• Paid volunteer days

• Professional development support

• Team social events, clubs, and cycle-to-work scheme
  
  
  
  

Success in This Role Means:

• Procurement continues to run smoothly, compliantly, and delivers value for money.

• Internal stakeholders are well-supported and processes are clearly understood and followed.
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional with strong public sector experience to step into a visible and vital role during an exciting period of legislative transition and organisational growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Satellite Telecommunications

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DataCareers by 2x

Get notified about new Procurement Manager jobs in Didcot, England, United Kingdom.

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Sub-Regional Procurement and Supply Chain Manager (Francophone Africa)

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom £40,000.00-£50,000.00 3 weeks ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Wokingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Sector Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Sonning, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom £59,832.00-£59,832.00 3 weeks ago

Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Winnersh, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Marlow, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.