Lead Procurement Manager

Lead Procurement Manager
Harwell, Oxfordshire

GBP60,000-GBP70,000 DOE + attractive bonus + benefits + career average pension scheme

Creating a safer future by managing radioactive waste effectively, to protect people and the environment

Radioactive Waste Management's mission is to deliver a geological disposal facility (GDF), and provide radioactive waste management solutions. The GDF will safely isolate the nation's higher activity radioactive waste deep underground in a highly engineered, multi-billion pound facility - providing a permanent solution.

We are now seeking a Lead Procurement Manager to provide authoritative advice to the RWM Board and Executive on strategic and operational commercial matters in support of the implementation of the GDF programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides input to and scrutiny of commercial strategy development
• Develops and maintains a robust framework of good governance and commercial control
• Develops and manages the pipeline of procurement activities and procurement plan in support of the annual budget process
• Provides day-to-day commercial evaluation of contractual arrangements and support to underpin business case analysis
• Manages and develops commercial staff

Job Requirements

• Educated to good first degree standard
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
• Senior procurement and contract management experience gained, ideally, in both the private and public sectors
• Significant commercial, operational and people management experience
• Proven ability to analyse complex issues, develop strategic solutions and manage complex projects
• Diplomatic and persuasive communication and negotiation skills

With RWM taking forward plans to engage communities on the Geological Disposal project in 2018, we consider this to be a great time to join us and build your skillset in the support of our vital mission.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter quoting reference RWM/LPM to .

The closing date for applications is 26 th March 2018. Applicants must have the on-going right to work in the UK.

RWM is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive workplace.