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Procurement Manager
UK Research and Innovation —Didcot
- £46,743 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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NSG Environmental —Reading
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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Croudace Homes —Theale
- Full-time
- Computer skills
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- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Buyer
Nationwide Building Society —Swindon
- From £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
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Group Buyer
Balfour Beatty —Basingstoke
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Business
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Indirect Procurement & Supply Chain Officer - Fixed term
Astroscale —Didcot
- £35,000 - £65,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Senior Buyer
English Provender Company —Reading
- £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Junior Buyer
Infinitesima —Abingdon
- £26,000 - £33,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Dexory —Wallingford
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance programme
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OrganOx —Oxford
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
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Procurement Specialist - Electronics
MDA Space and Robotics Ltd —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Procurement Coordinator
Evenlode Landscape Recovery Limited —Oxford
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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Buyer - Purchasing department
Leader Electronics of Europe Limited —Thatcham
- From £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Procurement Specialist - Electronics
MDA —Didcot
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Macfarlane Group —Reading
- Up to £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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PepsiCo —Reading
- No degree
Senior Procurement Manager
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Swindon
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
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Procurement Manager
WHSmith Group —Swindon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
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Procurement & Commercial Manager
SSE —Reading
- £68,100 - £102,100 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
1h

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Procurement Manager

UK Research and Innovation -
Didcot

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£46,743 a year
1 hour ago

Benefits

Employee mentoring programme
Annual leave
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Contract management
CIPS
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Public procurement law
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

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Reference number

476161

Salary

£46,743

Plus Specialist Allowance £2,500 per annum for full member of CIPS

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

UKRI Band E

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

12 Months

Business area

UKRI - Procurement and Commercial

Type of role

Procurement and Contracts Management

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

Location
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Location

Didcot

About the job

Job summary

Salary: £46,743 per annum (Plus Specialist Allowance £2,500 per annum for full member of CIPS).
Band: UKRI Band E.
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months).
Hours: Full Time.
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxon - Hybrid Working Available (Minimum 2 days per week in office).

Closing date: 25th August 2026.

Interviews: W/c 7th September 2026.

UKRI Procurement Manager

UKRI Commercial is looking to build upon recent growth and success, aiming to develop further to provide excellent commercial support and support its ambitious objectives. This is also a time of significant regulatory change due to the new Procurement Act, making it an exciting period for UKRI Commercial. We welcome candidates who may not have extensive public procurement experience, as we will all be learning the new regulations together.

The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The Science & Technology Facilities Council has a mission to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation capabilities. Major research and innovation campuses at Harwell, Daresbury and research facilities across the UK support fundamental research in Particle Physics, Technology, space science and many other areas.

The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), in Harwell Oxfordshire, pioneers work in areas including particle physics, scientific computing, laser development, space research, and technology which addresses some of the important challenges facing society.

STFC buys a wide variety of complex and sometimes unique products and services including equipment, technical services and infrastructure to support a range of end-users.

Job description

About the role

To provide expertise and ability to undertake a range of medium value complex procurements including sourcing and contracting.
Support end users with, and during, their procurement requirements.
Provision of expert advice on all aspects of regulations and controls and representing UKRIs risk appetite in procurement decisions.
To keep local end users up-to-date with best practice in procurement.
Act as initial contact and escalation route to the Commercial Business Partner.
Support the development of local procurement and contract management skill.

Your Responsibilities

Undertake procurement sourcing and contracting actions using the most appropriate route to market to deliver value and compliance.
Provide expert procurement advice to end-users, including guidance on when to direct procurement to the shared service centre.
Offer guidance on local procurement issues, making decisions that add value for UKRI.
Participate in local commercial assurance, planning, and in-house contract management.

About You

Confidently use relevant procurement systems to enable effective sourcing and contract management to deliver value for UKRI. Build collaborative relationships with local stakeholders, acting as initial escalation point for key decision making and medium value contract sign-off

We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys applying their skills and experience to procurement projects. The role involves managing diverse stakeholders, and confidence and professional credibility are essential for positive engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Person specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential

Experience procuring goods or services in a regulated environment (S&I).
Proven ability to manage procurement projects from market engagement to contract award (I).
Experience in contract management (S).
Ability to review and recommend procurement strategies, create tender evaluation models, and produce procurement documentation (S&I).
Ability to interpret procurement terms and advise on non-standard terms (I).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels (S&I).
Experience and knowledge of public procurement including Procurement Act 23 and related processes (S&I).
MCIPs qualified or willing to work towards (I).

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,743, UK Research and Innovation contributes £13,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

We value our employees and offer a competitive pay and rewards package, supporting continuous learning. Benefits include:

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
30 days annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days (full-time equivalent).
Employee discounts on retail and leisure activities.
Confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible working options.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

For further information on our benefits please see:
Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

We currently operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing staff to work three days a week from home.

The UKRI Commercial Directorate is also passionate about supporting our teams professional development, and is committed to:

A structured mentoring programme for all new starters
A variety of ongoing training opportunities delivered internally and externally, to encourage continuing professional development.
Support (both financially and with agreed study leave) to complete MCIPS
Providing a breadth of experience in procurement and categories of purchasing from one-off specialist research equipment, construction, professional services, Facilities Management and scientific computing.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact [email protected]

Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact [email protected].

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : UKRI Recruitment Team
Email : [email protected]

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