Head of procurement Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Commercial Procurement Manager
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £56,317 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Porsche Cars GB Ltd —Reading
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Annual leave
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Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- English
- Contracts
- Negotiation
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Association —Reading
- £29,000 - £33,000 a year
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- English
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Quantum Design Oxford —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Purchase Order Administrator
OKA DIRECT LIMITED —Milton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Senior Category Manager - Grocery FTC
KP Snacks —Slough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
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LA Micro —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme

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Commercial Procurement Manager

UK Atomic Energy Authority -
Culham

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Full-time
£56,317 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Procurement
Contracts
Negotiation

Full job description

Overview of Responsibilities

Provide support to Commercial Leads, Department Heads and Service Leads, delivering value-for-money outcomes through high-quality procurement support across the organisation. Offer expert advice and guidance while leading the delivery of high-profile and complex procurements for UKAEA’s growing R&D portfolio and indirect categories. Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and support the achievement of organisational milestones, contributing to wider Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) targets.

Core responsibilities

Coordinate procurement support for major construction and estates projects, ensuring delivery aligns with key milestones and targets.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations and relevant legislation (e.g. CDM, Building Safety Act, Intellectual Property, Export Controls).
Lead the pre-qualification of contractors, conduct tender interviews, evaluate submissions, and negotiate contracts through to award.
Lead the development of Business Cases for DESNZ and Cabinet Office Commercial Controls.
Manage, monitor, and control contractual performance, ensuring adherence to terms relating to time, cost, and quality.
Identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions to support continuous improvement across UKAEA, making evidence-based recommendations using analytical and constructive thinking.
Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies across the site.
Provide commercial advice to line and senior management within UKAEA, contributing to specific initiatives where appropriate.
Build effective relationships and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Provide procurement leadership on large or complex construction and estates projects.
Ensure full compliance with all UKAEA policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Salary

£56,317 (inclusive of £5,000 if MCIPS qualified) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Programme

Department

Procurement

Discipline

Management

Site Location

UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire

Type of Employment

Full-time

Reference Number

REF4165X

Qualifications

MCIPS qualified with extensive public sector procurement experience, including knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.
Strong technical expertise in construction and estates procurement, including CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
Advanced knowledge of NEC4 ECC and ECSC forms of contract, with excellent negotiation capability.
Proven procurement strategy development and delivery, with strong commercial acumen and customer focus.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here but highlights include:

£56317 base salary inclusive of specialist allowance
Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays
Flexible and hybrid working options

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

Benefits

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
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

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

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 realising 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. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.

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