Commercial Lead for Professional Services and ICT

6 days ago


Culham, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is a leading organization in the field of fusion energy, working towards bringing fusion electricity to the grid. We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in our pursuit of this goal.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Lead for Professional Services and ICT to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and leading a new corporate procurement category team for Professional Services and ICT, with a focus on implementing a category management approach to achieve best-in-class solutions and value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a commercial category strategy and policy for Professional Services and ICT
  • Manage all sourcing activities for major spend categories and assigned projects, adapting resources to meet strategic deadlines and organizational objectives
  • Foster effective communication and team commitment, building strong working relationships at both project and direct reporting levels
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies to ensure best value in procurement, providing leadership and influence to support commercial engagements
  • Resolve conflicts constructively with team members and stakeholders, including high-level government entities
  • Oversee procurement and commercial responsibilities for all projects within assigned categories, ensuring compliance with commercial requirements and regulations

Requirements

  • MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) fully qualified
  • Category Management Experience
  • Degree level or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working with public contract regulations since 2015 on end-to-end Procurements and good working knowledge of the Public Procurement Regulations 2023
  • Experience at strategic procurement project and programme level acting as the lead expert for complex/critical Procurement and Commercial issues and influence both internal and external stakeholders
  • Dynamic, inspirational and motivational leader

What We Offer

  • Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
  • Corporate bonus scheme up 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
  • Wide range of career development opportunities
  • A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women.

Equal Opportunities

UKAEA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.



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