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Join the pioneering ARIA team as a Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager and help activate the UK's world-class R&D capabilities to fight societal challenges.
Overview
Salary
£90000
Location
Kings Cross, London - Hybrid
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ARIA is a leading R&D funding agency committed to encouraging technological innovations with broad societal impacts. We are dedicated to harnessing the UK's world-class R&D potential to tackle significant challenges and opportunities, everything from climate change to advancements in AI. We strive for the awesome potential to revolutionize future generations' lives through groundbreaking technologies and industries.
As a Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager at ARIA, you will:
- Oversee our procurement and contracts operations
- Act as a vital link between our Programme Directors, operational teams, and external partners
- Manage commercial and funding relationships with a human, thoughtful, and engaging approach
The ideal candidate should:
- Have high degree of autonomy, agility, and adaptability
- Thrive in ambiguous environments and proactive problem-solving
- Possess strong commercial judgment
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to build relationships across various stakeholders
- Have strong experience in procurement, commercial, contracts or funding delivery
ARIA offers numerous benefits, including:
- Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development supports
- Enhanced family leave arrangements
- Employee assistance programme and life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
About ARIA ARIA is a pioneering R&D funding agency dedicated to fostering technological innovations that have a broad societal impact. Our mission is to activate the UK’s world-class R&D capabilities to address significant challenges and opportunities, from climate change to advancements in AI. At ARIA, we are driven by the potential to transform future generations' lives through groundbreaking technologies and industries.
The Role As a Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager at ARIA, you will play a crucial role in our organization by overseeing our procurement and contracts operations. This position acts as a vital link between our Programme Directors, operational teams, and external partners, ensuring that all commercial and funding relationships are managed with a human, thoughtful, and engaging approach. Your expertise will be essential in facilitating smooth operations and fostering genuine connections that support our mission.
Job Requirements The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of autonomy, agility, and adaptability, thriving in environments of ambiguity and proactive problem-solving. Strong experience in procurement, commercial, contracts, or funding delivery is essential. You should have a proven ability to manage open and competitive sourcing processes effectively and possess strong commercial judgment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across various stakeholders are also crucial.
Benefits ARIA offers a competitive package including: - 27 days of annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days - Hybrid working arrangements (60% in office, 40% at home) - Discretionary performance-related pay - Supportive environment for learning and development - Enhanced family leave arrangements - A free and confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme - Life Assurance - 2 days of paid volunteer days - 5% defined contribution pension scheme with Smart Pension - Cycle to Work scheme
We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those new to the field or looking to transition into this area. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know to support you effectively.
