Procurement Manager - British Film Institute

Charisma Charity Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to join their dedicated team. This exciting role involves managing public procurement processes and tenders, ensuring compliance with UK legislation while promoting diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will possess a CIPS Level 4 Diploma and have a proven track record in procurement, demonstrating exceptional communication and negotiation skills. With a focus on accuracy and detail, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. This position offers a hybrid working model, providing flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement department with UK legislation knowledge.
• Completion of government mandated training for Procurement Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders below and above thresholds in a busy environment.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Public Procurement Knowledge

Tender Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Education

CIPS Level 4 Diploma

Degree in Procurement or Equivalent

Tools

In-Tend

Financial Control Systems

Job description

We are delighted to be working with the British Film Institute (BFI) the leading body for Film in the UK, who are looking for an exceptional Procurement Manager with sound Public Procurement knowledge able to run tenders both below and above thresholds to join their small, but busy team.

As custodians of the Nations Master Film Collection, exhibit film at BFI Southbank, run the London Film Festival and operate the BFI IMAX – the UK’s largest cinema screen, they are also a National Lottery Distributor, and an NDPB (Non-Departmental Public Body reporting into DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport).

Procurement at the BFI is governed by Public Sector regulations procuring goods and services totalling on average £25m a year with all procurement over £10k in value managed by the Procurement team and as such the successful candidate will need to be experienced in public sector procurement. Ideally, you will also be a generalist as the breadth of procurement at BFI is extensive, and you will demonstrate the skills to run both below and above threshold tenders with knowledge of frameworks.

You will have:

• A Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 4 Diploma (CIPS) or degree or equivalent vocational training.
• Completed and implemented the government mandated modules training and obtaining a certificate of completion for the new Procurement Regulations (essential)
• Demonstrable experience in a Procurement department and good knowledge and understanding of UK Procurement legislation, including framework agreements and end to end tendering in practice.
• Familiarity with Government procurement related issue and In-Tend or other electronic tendering systems.
• Experience of Financial / Budgetary control systems.
• A proven track record of promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised Procurement Manager who can multi-task, manage and meet deadlines in a busy environment, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for successful outcome. With proven ability to work independently and autonomously you will demonstrate exceptional attention to accuracy and detail and understand basic legal terms. You will need strong communication and negotiation skills, be self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic, with flexibility when responding to urgent requirements.

Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: London (W1T 1LN) – Hybrid, remote considered

Closing date for applications: 28th May 2025

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.