Procurement Assistant Manager

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom UKAEA Special Techniques Group Full time

Salary: £40,520 (inclusive of £5,000 if fully MCIPS qualified) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Procurement
Department: Procurement
Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus schemeup to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
The salary for this role is £40,520 (inclusive of £5,000 if fully MCIPS qualified) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension.
UKAEA’s pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
As Assistant Procurement Manager , you will play a pivotal role in Deliver procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance and completion of projects and complex tenders for the growing R&D portfolio within UKAEA. To Provide support and guidance for members of the procurement team, supporting them in delivering a first class procurement service to the organisation. To Ensure UKAEA is compliant with European Commission and UK directives for procurement in the public sector. To negotiate with the relevant parties including external companies to arrive at appropriate commercial agreements.
To provide advice to senior managers on contractual strategies (ranging from traditional contracts to alliances, partnerships and alternative funding strategies).
This will include evaluation of bids, ensuring that value for money is obtained at all times, negotiation of appropriate commercial agreements, resolving claims and disputes.
To provide general support, advise and coaching/delivery of training on commercial matters.
To contribute to the evolution of Authority's commercial terms and conditions, policies and working practices.
Experience of Public Sector Procurement and understanding of OJEU.
A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories.
Good procurement strategic knowledge and experience.
Good negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC form of Contract.
Be a good team player with ability to work effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization.



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