Lead Commercial Strategist for Professional Services and ICT

3 weeks ago

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time
Position OverviewLead Commercial Strategist for Professional Services and ICT

Location:
UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Employment Type:
Full-time

Compensation:
£61,556 (including £5,000 for full MCIPS qualification) plus comprehensive benefits including a robust pension plan.

Department:
Procurement

About the Organization
As we look towards 2050, the demand for electricity is projected to double. Are you passionate about influencing the future of global energy? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Fusion, the energy source that fuels the Sun and stars, stands as one of the most viable solutions for generating cleaner, carbon-neutral energy that our planet urgently requires.

UKAEA is at the forefront of advancing fusion energy, collaborating with industry and research to achieve significant breakthroughs. Our mission is to integrate fusion electricity into the energy grid, supported by innovative power generation facilities.

In alignment with our mission, UKAEA upholds core values of:
Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.
As a member of UKAEA, you will enjoy:

  • Exceptional defined benefit pension scheme, details available upon request.
  • Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a relocation allowance (if applicable).
- Flexible working arrangements including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the outset of your employment.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, plus 3 days for Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.

  • A broad range of career development opportunities.
  • A vibrant culture dedicated to equality and full inclusivity.
Role Summary
This position is based at Culham, Oxfordshire.

As the Lead Commercial Strategist for Professional Services and ICT, you will be instrumental in establishing and guiding a new corporate procurement category team focused on Professional Services and ICT.

The services encompass a comprehensive array of HR, Finance, and ICT service needs.

By implementing a category management strategy, you will enhance market understanding and develop requirements to secure optimal solutions and value.

Your efforts will also streamline our category sourcing processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, enhance spend analysis, and mitigate risks.

You will be fully accountable for the strategic direction of each subcategory within this service area, crafting solutions that exemplify best-in-class design based on market capabilities.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Formulate and manage all sourcing activities for major expenditure categories and assigned projects, adjusting resources to meet strategic timelines and organizational goals.
  • Encourage effective communication and team commitment, fostering strong working relationships at both project and direct reporting levels.
  • Develop and execute supply chain strategies to ensure optimal 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 adherence to commercial requirements and regulations.
  • Guide the creation, development, and implementation of commercial policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and outcomes.
Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

  • Fully qualified MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
  • Experience in category management.
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in public contract regulations since 2015, with a solid understanding of the Public Procurement Regulations 202.
  • Experience at a strategic procurement project and program level, serving as the lead expert for complex procurement and commercial issues, influencing both internal and external stakeholders.
  • A dynamic, inspirational, and motivational leader.
Additional Information

For a comprehensive list of benefits and to apply, please visit the UKAEA careers page.

We encourage 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 enhance diversity within our organization.

We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to eliminate barriers to success.


Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

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