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Commercial Business Partner
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £38,318 per annum |
Overview
Commercial Business Partner UKRI - NERC - BGS Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham £38,318 to £42,576 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) Full-Time - 37 hours a week (a range of flexible working options may be available) Permanent Appointment About us The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is housed in UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts. We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Business Partner based in the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham About the role You will play a key role in a providing professional procurement business support across a variety of science disciplines. Duties include: Management of the procurement function for BGS as part of the wider NERC/UKRI procurement network Required to travel to attend UKRI meetings (usually held in Swindon or London) also to visit BGS sites periodically. Perhaps travel once a month; this could potentially include an overnight stay. The provision of expert advice and leadership in commercial procurement across all stakeholders About you You should be a fully qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) together with recent and robust experience in the management of the procurement function within a public sector environment (at least 2 years). In addition you should have demonstrable and recent experience of public sector tendering processes and procedures (including OJEU) in a leading role (at least 2 years). You must have knowledge of Crown Commercial contracts and other public sector procurement controls, knowledge of Framework agreements and OJEU tendering practices and knowledge of procurement best practice in a public sector organisation. The role will be based within the Finance team in Keyworth, Nottingham, however, you will also be expected to travel occasionally to other BGS or UKRI venues across the UK. This could potentially be one trip per month and may involve an overnight stay. What we offer A generous benefits package is also offered, including a very competitive pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free parking and access to flexi-time. How to Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process. A well thought through application addressing the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV. Please note, when you click apply you will be directed to our TopCareer.jobs site where you will be asked to complete the application process. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone. Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th March 2020. Interviews will take place in on 15th April 2020 in Keyworth, Nottingham.