Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Nottingham, Swindon About the job Job summary Do you want to lead impactful IT procurement and contract management? Join UKRIs CIO Hub Team The Chief Information Officer Hub: Business Management function provides specialist guidance and assistance to ensure efficient operational delivery of IT, aligned with Government and UKRI standards. We work with IT delivery teams across UKRI, providing key IT support services. The Business Management team actively oversees 300 IT contracts with a value in excess of £32m. As a Senior (Procurement) Contracts Administrator, you will report to the Contracts Manager within the CIO Business Management Team, Providing guidance on the appropriate procurement process. You will engage with key collaborators, including IT and Project managers, technical teams and various projects, to understand their requirements, advising how these are best met in the most compliant, efficient and cost-effective manner. Job description Leading standard contract renewals, with support and guidance from the Business Management Contracts Manager. Working with end-users and central procurement teams to ensure that contracts are renewed in a timely manner and in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Engagement with key stakeholders across UKRI to understand procurement needs and provide expert advice and guidance with writing specifications, evaluation questions and SSAs. Following the implemented contract management plan and building strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure agreed Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators are met throughout the contract lifecycle. Person specification Experience in contract management and procurement facilitation, including associated financial processes. Knowledge of the various procurement routes to market with the ability to advise on the most appropriate where necessary. Demonstrable ability to identify key stakeholders and actively engage with them on a routine basis. Effective negotiation skills, leading to positive outcomes. To view the full job description please click apply to visit our careers site. Benefits Alongside your salary of £34,905, UK Research and Innovation contributes £10,111 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning A list of benefits below. An excellent defined benefit pension scheme 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI UKRI Things you need to know Selection process details Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click apply for further information and to visit our careers page. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a 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) (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : UKRI Recruitment Team Email : recruitmentukri.org Recruitment team Email : recruitmentukri.org Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail