Procurement Manager

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting and interesting opportunity to join a professional procurement team that delivers a multitude of contracts covering the full breadth of goods and services that Cefas requires to deliver its science.�

For the role of Procurement Manager we are looking for someone who can contribute their expertise and experience in public sector procurement to the Cefas procurement team to enhance the provision of an excellent professional service to our customers.��

The Procurement Manager will play a lead role in the wider procurement team supporting and mentoring other members of the team and leading on a variety of strategic procurements and frameworks, contract management and commercial activities. This will include the procurement of international sub-contractors, scientific goods and services, a range of corporate services such as IT, and laboratory related supplies and services.�

Alongside this the successful applicant will build on the team ethos of continuous improvement by leading team initiatives to enhance the Cefas procurement service offering as well as supporting the implementation of the upcoming new Procurement Bill in late 2024.

Cefas is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, backgrounds, ways of working and thinking, makes us a stronger organisation, better at reflecting the communities we serve. We embrace different views and experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, gender, age, ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.

Job description

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:�

Providing strategic and day to day advice on all procurement matters;Enhance value to business from Cefas external spend across a diverse range of categories from lab consumables to scientific sub-contracts;Understand and ensure compliance with EU and UK Government procurement regulations, through effective guidance, procedures and processes;Enhance and maintain an appropriate and efficient spend reporting regime to identify improvement opportunities and meet all reporting and publication needs;In conjunction with internal customers, Defra group Commercial and other public sector partners, maintain a comprehensive suite of procurement routes to meet Cefas needs for effective and efficient third party sub contract support;Lead the ongoing development of forecasts and the forward procurement strategy and delivery model for Cefas;Lead on tendering and negotiation of strategic procurements (including frameworks) following public sector regulations;Maintain an appropriate relationship with the wider Defra group Commercial function ensuring collaboration and cross working where beneficial; andWhere appropriate, ensure sub-contractor and Cefas customer terms and conditions are aligned.

In addition, Cefas reserves the right to ask staff to take on additional duties and responsibilities which are commensurate with their grade. Team Leaders and management will have a discussion with staff to explain the changes that are to be made. A new job description will be issued if required.

Person specification

The following are essential criteria required for this role and you must be able to demonstrate your skills and experience in the following areas:�

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) qualification or equivalent degree in a related subject such as economics, business, business administration or supply chain management, or able to demonstrate having related work experience and outlined in this personal specification;Demonstrable experience of public sector procurement, running above threshold procurement processes and the understanding of the requirements for open, fair and transparent processes; Has the ability to establish & implement procurement strategies relevant to Cefas business needs;Have experience of maximising value through good contract management practice;Has a sound understanding of managing procurement risks through strategies and terms and conditions (Ts and Cs);Has a detailed knowledge & experience of EU and UK Government public procurement procedures and regulations and how to apply them pragmatically;The ability to build good relationships across a range of stakeholders and levels;The ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others;Good commercial awareness and the ability to judge situations and make sound business decisions;The ability to innovate to reduce bureaucracy and streamline procedures; andAble to demonstrate having effective verbal and written communication skills.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceMaking Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �51,685, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science contributes �13,954 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement � Cefas offers 25 days' annual leave on entry (rising to 30 days over first 5yrs) for full-time new entrants to the Civil Service. Employees receive 8 public holidays a year, plus an additional day to mark the King's birthdayAccess to learning and development tailored to your roleA working environment that supports a range of flexible working optionsA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityEligible to join the Civil Service Pension scheme � more information can be found on the CSP website�Staff recognition vouchersIn-year award scheme

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