Buying Manager

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom UKAEA Special Techniques Group Full time

Salary: £51,293 (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
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) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
As Procurement Manager , you will play a pivotal role into provide support to Strategic Procurement Business Partner and Department Heads. Deliver procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance and completion of large procurements for the growing R&D portfolio with UKAEA. Provide mentoring and development for members of the procurement team, supporting them in delivering a firstclass procurement service to the organisation. Ensuring UKAEA is compliant with UK directives for procurement in the public sector. Co-Ordination of Procurement support to enable delivery of major projects, delivering required support within the time parameters to meet project milestones and targets, collaborating with others to define the project scope taking into account Public Contracts Regulations.
Responsible for pre-qualifying contractors and subsequent interviewing tenderers, assessing tenders and negotiation of contracts as required.
Managing, monitoring and controlling contractual progress of projects in terms of adherence to contract terms taking into account time, cost and quality.
Assistance with creation, application and implementation of procurement strategies for the site-specific initiatives where appropriate.
To provide procurement leadership in large or complex procurement projects.
Experience of Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of PCR2015.
A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories.
Good procurement strategic knowledge and experience.
Excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC forms of contract.
Process strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence at senior levels.
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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