Senior Procurement Manager

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Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Tuesday 8 September, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Monday 7 September.

Interviews for this role will take place in mid-late September.

There are 2 positions available.

About Ofcom

As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other.

Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We’re also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.

About the team you’ll be part of

Ofcom’s Commercial Team provides valued and effective commercial and procurement support to the organisation. The team has significant commercial influence and plays a key role in ensuring that Ofcom continues to operate efficiently and delivers value for money. 

As a statutory corporation, Ofcom is bound by public procurement law and adherence to these regulations and guidelines is essential. Whilst Ofcom has its own procurement policies and processes the Commercial Team also works collaboratively with other public bodies and organisations where there are benefits in doing so.

The Commercial Team operates as part of the Finance, Commercial and Risk Team, led by the Finance Director. The Finance, Commercial and Risk Team is part of the wider Corporate Group overseen by the Corporate Group Director.

The purpose and scope of the role

Working as part of the Commercial Team and reporting to the Principal Procurement Manager, the Senior Procurement Manager will provide professional and effective procurement and commercial support to the business. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract implementation across specific spend portfolios, in addition to building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Current costs, controls and processes are to be continually analysed and optimised.

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to achieving the team’s overall objectives of ensuring value for money, high levels of compliance and delivering an excellent service to our stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Effective implementation of procurement best practice to deliver first class procurement and commercial services to the business in particular managing a range of ITTs and mini-competitions under Framework Agreements.

• Proactive engagement with Ofcom client groups including providing effective commercial advice.

• Proactively identify and deliver cost savings and process efficiencies across the breadth of the Commercial Team’s remit.

• Deliver against commercial targets ensuring overall team delivery.

• Collaborative working with Crown Commercial Services and other regulators and public bodies where there are benefits to the business.

• Provide additional resource to other Commercial Team colleagues for high complexity and/or high value projects. 

• Provide cover for other Commercial Team colleagues’ absences to ensure deadlines are met.

• Complete any other adhoc requests that are in line with your skills and capabilities.

• Comply with all relevant Ofcom policies, procedures and behavioural competencies.

The skills, knowledge and experience you'll need for success

Essential technical knowledge and experience

• Demonstrable recent experience of Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023

• Demonstrable public and/or private sector experience across a broad indirect commodity portfolio

• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing procurement projects including tenders and mini competitions under framework agreements

• Successful development of procurement strategies

• Proven analytical skills

• Proven procurement skills in securing savings and other benefits

• Proven contract and risk management skills

Essential behavioural attributes:

• Building Solutions:  Identify and solve complex issues, using evidence-based methods to gather insights and develop well-founded solutions.

• Trailblazing Ideas: Bring fresh perspectives through creative and original ideas that improve processes, policies, or services.

• Embracing Change: Remain flexible in the face of change, anticipating and adjusting to shifts.

• Owning Accountabilities: Take responsibility for your actions, decisions, and their outcomes. Show up reliably and commit to getting the job done.

• Forming Relationships: Build and nurture positive relationships with people inside and outside the organisation.

• Harmonising Work: Work effectively with others, creating an honest team environment and sharing valuable information and resources.

• Articulating Ideas: Express your ideas, thoughts, and information in a clear and concise manner, ensuring messages are understood by everyone.

• Channelling Influence: Guide opinions and decisions with compelling communication and persuasion techniques, looking to get everyone on the same game plan

Desirable technical knowledge and experience

• Experience of managing ICT/technology/digital procurements

• Experience using BravoSolution/Jaggaer (etendering tool) 

• Experience using Workday (finance system)

• Scanning Horizons:  Grasp the bigger picture, foresee upcoming trends and challenges, and ensure actions and decisions are in sync with long-term objectives.

• Pursuing Growth: Show your commitment to growing and developing. Pursue opportunities to learn and add to your skillset.

Inclusive hiring at Ofcom

At Ofcom, our mission is clear: to make communications work for everyone. To achieve that, our people must reflect the diversity of the UK, in background, identity and experience. 

We believe innovation thrives when difference is valued and everyone feels empowered to contribute their ideas and perspectives. That’s why we welcome colleagues of all ethnicities and races, sexes, genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, faiths and beliefs, and those with apparent and non‑apparent disabilities. We value socio‑economic diversity, life experience and neurodiversity too. Whether you’re a carer, a parent, a veteran, or re‑entering work after time away, your voice and perspective matter here. 

Flexibility is at the heart of how we work because we want you to thrive in a way that suits you best. Most roles can therefore be adapted for part‑time hours, job shares, or other flexible arrangements. Learn more about our Rewards, Benefits and Wellbeing on our careers page. 

Our recruitment process is intentionally designed to be open and accessible. If you need adjustments, information in a different format or an alternative way to apply, contact us at [email protected] or 0330 912 1378. 

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role. You can read more about this commitment here. 

Whoever you are, whatever your story, you belong at Ofcom.