Procurement Manager
Mission Enablers
Central London, Cheltenham
Central London £39,074 - £42,136 Cheltenham £35,641 - £39,121
MI5, MI6 and GCHQ (our UK Intelligence Agencies) are working collaboratively to develop our unique procurement team, procuring goods and services to protect threats to national security.
The Role
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Procurement Managers to join our diverse procurement team.
As a Procurement Manager, you will support the Procurement Lead by managing a small commercial team and actively seek to build their capability and enhance the team’s impact; through continuous development of working practices and approaches.
Engaging with customers at all levels, from project managers up to director level, you will provide a responsive, timely, efficient, sustainable and professional procurement service in line with commercial policy. You will work closely with our customers in highly sensitive operational areas, supporting them through the delivery of goods and services. In line with our customer requirements, you will ensure timely delivery of procurement projects against the departmental work plan.
Regular UK travel is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver a highly professional and valued service; managing and supporting others in the delivery of a range of procurement projects
• Monitor and review contract performance and delivery to ensure requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met
• Support the Procurement Lead, taking full responsibility for delegated duties that may include requirements gathering, contract implementation, contract management and tendering
• Contribute to the development of individual category strategies
• Apply best practice Commercial principles, assisting in the resolution of contractual issues in collaboration with experts, where required
• Analyse commercial risk and identify trade-offs in a commercial area of work
The Person
You will possess a sound understanding and knowledge of best practice procurement processes, methodologies and practices, and have experience and enthusiasm for working in and developing a procurement and supply chain service. Experience of leading and motivating a small team to deliver positive outcomes, is desirable.
Evidence of strong communication and customer relationship skills, alongside a good team working ethic, are essential for the role. You will have the ability to work with others collaboratively by engaging with customers at all levels, imbedding change, resolving issues internally and helping teams to overcome setbacks.
Experience of securing value for money within a best practice procurement function and a minimum of 3 years procurement experience are desirable.
You will be willing to work towards a CIPS or business equivalent qualification. Support can be provided to attain a relevant qualification.
Recruitment Process
The first thing we will ask you to do is complete our pre-screening questions to find out if you meet our initial criteria. If you do meet these criteria we will then ask you to begin an application.
You will need to create a log in and provide your full name, email address and a memorable password. Once you have successfully created a personal account, you will be required to complete an initial registration form, providing contact details and equal opportunities monitoring information.
You will then be invited to provide your CV and complete an online application form. Our recruitment team will conduct a sift of your application and successful applicants may be invited to a telephone interview. All successful applicants will be invited to attend a competency based face to face interview to further explore your skills and motivation for the role. If you are successful at this stage, you will be required to attend a security interview with a vetting officer. You should read about the vetting process and satisfy yourself that you meet the criteria outlined in the vetting pages of the How to Apply section prior to submitting your application.
Giving misleading information or omitting or concealing information during the recruitment and vetting process is viewed very seriously. You should ensure that you follow our guidance from when you apply.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme we offer an interview to all candidates with a disability who meet our minimum criteria for the job vacancy that they are applying for. This is known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).
Along with the standard eligibility requirements for this post, your application will be assessed on how far you meet the job requirements. Your application must score the minimum amount of points set. On successful completion of this stage, you will be invited to interview. This will normally be a telephone interview and is our guaranteed interview.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, you must meet our residency criteria. You must be a born or naturalised British citizen and one of your parents must be a British citizen or have substantial ties to the UK.
Our UK Intelligence Agencies are committed to reflecting both equal opportunities and the society we protect and particularly welcome applications from women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for nine out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. However, we will still consider you if you’ve served overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of Her Majesty’s Government, studied abroad, or lived overseas with your parents.
Due to vetting requirements, you will need to be 18 years old, or above, to apply. Your application may take around six months to process.
Discretion
Owing to the sensitivity of our work, we do not publicly disclose the identities of our staff. Discretion is vital. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.
To apply for this role please click here.
The Role
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Procurement Managers to join our diverse procurement team.
As a Procurement Manager, you will support the Procurement Lead by managing a small commercial team and actively seek to build their capability and enhance the team’s impact; through continuous development of working practices and approaches.
Engaging with customers at all levels, from project managers up to director level, you will provide a responsive, timely, efficient, sustainable and professional procurement service in line with commercial policy. You will work closely with our customers in highly sensitive operational areas, supporting them through the delivery of goods and services. In line with our customer requirements, you will ensure timely delivery of procurement projects against the departmental work plan.
Regular UK travel is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver a highly professional and valued service; managing and supporting others in the delivery of a range of procurement projects
• Monitor and review contract performance and delivery to ensure requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met
• Support the Procurement Lead, taking full responsibility for delegated duties that may include requirements gathering, contract implementation, contract management and tendering
• Contribute to the development of individual category strategies
• Apply best practice Commercial principles, assisting in the resolution of contractual issues in collaboration with experts, where required
• Analyse commercial risk and identify trade-offs in a commercial area of work
The Person
You will possess a sound understanding and knowledge of best practice procurement processes, methodologies and practices, and have experience and enthusiasm for working in and developing a procurement and supply chain service. Experience of leading and motivating a small team to deliver positive outcomes, is desirable.
Evidence of strong communication and customer relationship skills, alongside a good team working ethic, are essential for the role. You will have the ability to work with others collaboratively by engaging with customers at all levels, imbedding change, resolving issues internally and helping teams to overcome setbacks.
Experience of securing value for money within a best practice procurement function and a minimum of 3 years procurement experience are desirable.
You will be willing to work towards a CIPS or business equivalent qualification. Support can be provided to attain a relevant qualification.
Recruitment Process
The first thing we will ask you to do is complete our pre-screening questions to find out if you meet our initial criteria. If you do meet these criteria we will then ask you to begin an application.
You will need to create a log in and provide your full name, email address and a memorable password. Once you have successfully created a personal account, you will be required to complete an initial registration form, providing contact details and equal opportunities monitoring information.
You will then be invited to provide your CV and complete an online application form. Our recruitment team will conduct a sift of your application and successful applicants may be invited to a telephone interview. All successful applicants will be invited to attend a competency based face to face interview to further explore your skills and motivation for the role. If you are successful at this stage, you will be required to attend a security interview with a vetting officer. You should read about the vetting process and satisfy yourself that you meet the criteria outlined in the vetting pages of the How to Apply section prior to submitting your application.
Giving misleading information or omitting or concealing information during the recruitment and vetting process is viewed very seriously. You should ensure that you follow our guidance from when you apply.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme we offer an interview to all candidates with a disability who meet our minimum criteria for the job vacancy that they are applying for. This is known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).
Along with the standard eligibility requirements for this post, your application will be assessed on how far you meet the job requirements. Your application must score the minimum amount of points set. On successful completion of this stage, you will be invited to interview. This will normally be a telephone interview and is our guaranteed interview.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, you must meet our residency criteria. You must be a born or naturalised British citizen and one of your parents must be a British citizen or have substantial ties to the UK.
Our UK Intelligence Agencies are committed to reflecting both equal opportunities and the society we protect and particularly welcome applications from women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for nine out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. However, we will still consider you if you’ve served overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of Her Majesty’s Government, studied abroad, or lived overseas with your parents.
Due to vetting requirements, you will need to be 18 years old, or above, to apply. Your application may take around six months to process.
Discretion
Owing to the sensitivity of our work, we do not publicly disclose the identities of our staff. Discretion is vital. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.
To apply for this role please click here.
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