At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial systems and provide expert advice on procurement and contract management.
- Company: NRS Dounreay, a key player in decommissioning projects.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, hybrid working, and full-time hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and line management experience.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in commercial management.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience with commercial procurement systems.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
NRS Dounreay are looking for a Commercial Manager to join them on a contract basis.
This role is a fixed term role to support maternity cover from late September 2026, supporting and maintaining three key commercial systems as well as their interaction with wider business requirements and providing training. It will also involve line management of two team members.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Manage the suite of commercial systems and provide appropriate advice, analysis, reporting, governance and assurance to members of the Commercial Function on matters related to the systems.
- Topics may include procurement, contract management, systems management, GCA guidance, UK Procurement Regulations, Commercial Policies and Procedures.
- Responsible for the maintenance, improvement and update of key commercial systems (Atamis, Think Project and Unit 4 BW) across the NRS estate.
- Advise teams on the accurate use of these systems.
- Support reporting activities particularly to consider NRS business plan and procurement pipeline.
- Consider strategy in respect of these procurement systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing guidance on the correct use of key commercial systems, including in respect of PA23 where appropriate.
- Ensuring those systems are up to date and reflect required changes in process or procurement law.
- Providing training on systems use.
- Input to strategic activity in respect of the ongoing use of these systems.
- Input to reporting and planning activity as required.
- Providing specialist commercial advice and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Line management of 2 team members.
- Manage the development and implementation of improvements to commercial systems.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a commercially focused professional with experience managing commercial procurement systems (Atamis, Think Project and Unit 4 BW). The successful candidate will have strong commercial awareness, systems knowledge and experience in the requirements of PA23/PCR15, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering value and reducing risk. Previous experience leading teams would be highly advantageous.
To be successful in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate:
- A degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent qualification combined with relevant commercial experience.
- An awareness of the following systems as used by the Commercial team across NRS: Atamis, Think Project (CEMAR) and Unit 4 BW.
- Experience in engaging with procurement, contract management and supply chain activities.
- A good knowledge of the requirements of relevant Procurement Regulations (Particularly PA23, but also PCR15).
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
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