AMS PSR

On behalf of the Oil and Pipelines Agency, we are looking for a Procurement Manager Inside IR35 for a 6 month contract working Remotely with monthly travel to Gosport for key meetings.

About us:

The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a government-owned organisation responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining key oil and fuel storage and distribution infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Its mission is to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable supply of fuel for a variety of government and defence needs, underpinning national resilience and security. The OPA works closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver robust and sustainable solutions tailored to both domestic and international requirements.

Role Objective: 

Manage commercial and procurement activities, including contract administration, to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods, services, and works in line with UK public procurement regulations, supporting OPA operations. (Experience of working within Defence would be a benefit.) Ensure contracts are effectively managed to maximize value with supplier partners.

Job Dimensions:

The Procurement Manager oversees procurement and commercial contract needs at OPA, for both UK and international projects governed by UK public procurement regulations.

The role emphasises effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement programmes are set up for success. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships are essential, as the position involves working with a wide range of people.

Please Note: 

“SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance” 

The main duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Manager would be to:

• Integrate OPA’s core values and process safety into daily tasks.
• Apply best commercial practices and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Implement controls to protect assets and investments.
• Foster positive stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain professionalism in all business interactions.
• Ensure effective communication.
• Submit activity reports and management information as needed.
• Uphold integrity and confidentiality.
• Follow procedures for asset use, care, and OPA accounting policies.
• Oversee procurement, contract awards, and contract management for the OPA.
• Handle contract changes, risk assessment, and collaborate with Quantity Surveyors and other OPA teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage contract terms.
• Prepare commercial reports and manage future project pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards.
• Escalate critical issues to senior management.

Essential: 

• Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process within a UK public body.
• Experience in managing one or more contract of medium to high complexity/value/risk.
• Experience of the Public Contract regulations PCR2015; and knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract
• Strong understanding of contract management and the principles of end-to-end commercial lifecycle management.
• Strong commercial knowledge, understands the need for trade-offs in an area of responsibility and can apply the commercial principles within the boundaries of contract law.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead on securing ‘value for money’ through achieving good return on investment on commercial projects.
• Must be able to deliver at pace within a complex stakeholder environment
• Demonstrates the ability to analyse risks and understand margins of error in developing recommendations and making effective decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate standards to eliminate corruption, fraud and unethical behaviour in supply chains, taking appropriate actions in the event of any alleged breach of standards.
• Effectively builds team confidence to handle setbacks, resolve internal issues, and drive local change by collaborating with stakeholders to address challenges.
• Has strong stakeholder engagement skills and can present technical advice successfully in order to influence internal and external decision making.
• Demonstrates the ability to articulate commercial motivations and expected behaviours of stakeholders, suppliers and networks.
• Relevant senior management and job-related experience at an appropriate level; MCIPS/CIPS, GCF ADC commercial qualification or equivalent.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".