Closing Date - 23:00 on Monday 14th April 2025
Corporate Services
Flexible working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible working options including flexi-time, part-time, full-time, job share and compressed hours. Please note this role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week. There will also be a requirement to travel to other locations as needed.
About Us
MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats.
The Role
As a Procurement Manager, you’ll provide a responsive, efficient and professional service in line with our commercial policy. You’ll assist with the delivery of goods and services and ensure projects are delivered on time and in-line with requirements. You’ll work closely with customers at all levels while providing support to the Associate Commercial Lead within your team.
Day-to-day, you’ll keep internal and external partners informed with status updates on a range of procurement projects. You’ll create and manage contracts as well as monitor and review their performance, ensuring Key Performance Indicators are met. From gathering requirements and overseeing tendering to contract implementation, you’ll identify substantial cost savings and value-added interventions.
Plus, you’ll task manage a small team of people, building their capabilities and enhancing their impact through the continuous development of working practices and approaches.
About You
You’ll bring commercial acumen, customer focus and knowledge of procurement processes to this role. With your experience of working in a procurement and supply chain service, you’ll know how to secure value for money and deliver best practice.
You’ll have experience in at least one of the following: contract management, sourcing, commercial policy and assurance, supply chain or low value procurement and invoicing. Additionally, you might also have experience of managing a supplier or working in a role that requires purchasing, bill management, or drafting and managing contracts.
We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience of contracting for Cloud or Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled services or experience using AI or other Cloud enabled platforms in commercial delivery.
Your expertise will be key, and so will your ability to drive those around you. You’ll be a role model for your team, providing support and encouraging confidence through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Additionally, you’ll hold, or be willing to study towards, a professional commercial qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (“CIPS”) Level 4 (or equivalent).
Training and Development
No matter your experience or background, you’ll receive dedicated support when you join. With our encouragement, you’ll study towards a professional commercial qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Level 4 (or a business equivalent).
Rewards and Benefits
You’ll receive a starting salary of between £46,172 - £47,560 (London) or £43,900 - £45,310 (Cheltenham, Manchester and Buckinghamshire) plus other benefits including:
1. 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 public and privilege holidays
2. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
3. Dedicated development budget
4. Interest-free season ticket loan
5. Excellent pension scheme
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
8. Paid parental and adoption leave
At MI5, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word.
What to Expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:
1. Pre-screening questions
2. Application sift
3. Online interview
4. Conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting
Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next.
Before You Apply
To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV).
Right to Withdraw Statement:
Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received.
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