Nuclear Waste Services has a vacancy for a Sourcing Officer to join its busy team flexible working from our Pelham House location in Cumbria.
As part of this role, you will assist in the provision of an effective procurement and contract management function in line with existing procedures ensuring value for money. You will be knowledgeable in all aspects of commercial, procurement and contract management activities in order to ensure compliance with the law and relevant legislation, such as the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and relevant Procurement Policy Notes.
You will also lead or assist in the tender process leading to the placement of suitable contracts and procure goods and services as required.
- Ensure commercial activities are conducted in line with existing strategies and assist in the creation of procurement strategies for new contracts.
- Prepare tender documentation such as Invitation to Tenders for framework further competitions and below PCR threshold procurements and assist in the preparation of documentation relating to above PCR threshold procurements.
- Participate in and moderate tender evaluation exercises and prepare contract award recommendation reports.
- Have knowledge of contract terms and conditions to ensure that contract management can be delivered effectively.
- Have knowledge of, and the ability to apply, relevant government requirements to procurement processes such as Playbooks and Procurement Policy Notes.
- Maintain an awareness of suppliers and services in order to support the needs of the business.
- Create and maintain suitable records to meet internal and statutory requirements.
- Carry out commercial reporting requirements for internal and external sources.
- Follow the business processes that support the Commercial and Contract Management Team as defined in the NWS Management System.
- Support the NDA Collaborative Procurement programme.
- Maintain effective working relationships with the supply chain.
- Work as part of a team to provide an efficient procurement and contract management service to the company.
- Deputise for the Senior Procurement Officer or Sourcing Manager where required.
The role is primarily procurement focussed, though there may be elements of contract management. These include:
- Day-to-day management of a portfolio of bronze or transactional contracts
- Management of contracts and contractor relationships through the contract lifecycle to ensure delivery of contract obligations to time, quality and cost
- Preparing contract documents and records for configuration control and archiving purposes
Essential
- Graduate (minimum 2:2) in relevant discipline or equivalent with typically at least 2 years’ experience on an operating site.
- OR part professional with typically 3-5 years relevant experience.
Desirable
- MCIPS
- Public Sector Procurement experience
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.