[Hiring] Procurement Manager @The Oil and Pipeline Agency

Role Description

OPA are looking to appoint an additional Procurement Manager, preferably based near to our Head Office in Gosport, Hampshire, or our OFD (Oil Fuel Depot) at Thanckes, Torpoint, Cornwall, or Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, where our new Finnart OFD is located. We will also consider applications for Remote / Home based.

This newly created role will primarily focus on managing the procurement activities for our new Finnart OFD at Helensburgh, including contract administration, to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods, services, and works in line with UK public procurement regulations, specifically the Public Procurement Regulations 2023 to support OPA business requirements and ensure contracts are effectively managed to maximise value for money from our suppliers.

Working in a busy and demanding Procurement function, the successful postholder will be part of a team providing procurement services for the OPA, who manage fueling assets and sites on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. It is essential to maintain and develop strong positive working relationships with all stakeholders within the Agency, as well as our external suppliers.

Occasional travel to our UK sites will be a feature of this role, with some overnight stays depending on your location. Therefore, a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial reports and manage future project pipelines.
• Escalate critical issues to senior management.
• Conduct research as directed to ascertain the best products and/or suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules, safety and the quality specified.
• Support OPA staff from other functions with procurement activities and navigating the OPA/TS (Tender Site) as a Procurement SME.
• Create new Vendor files (including Credit Checks) as and when required.
• Raise purchase orders, and progress chase where necessary for the delivery of goods and/or services.
• Performance monitor supplier/contractors and maintain records relating to supplier performance.
• Resolve any quality issues within the supply base effectively.
• Contribute to the development of the organisation’s purchasing strategy, policies and procedures.
• Produce management information.
• Assist in the scoping of tender documents and managing the tendering process from end to end.
• Contribute to the evaluation of bids and making recommendations based on commercial factors and technical criteria.
• Contract drafting; terms, negotiation and award.

Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the job description for this role, which is available to download at the top of this advert.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior role in public procurement, preferably in a high hazardous regulated industry.
• Hold MCIPS, GCF ADC commercial qualification, or equivalent.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Public Procurement Regulations 2023.
• Strong understanding of contract terms to support the managing of end-to-end procurement process.
• Effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigating and managing those risks.
• Demonstrate auditing techniques.
• Strong effective IT skills, particularly MS Office.
• Experience of finance and procurement software packages.

Requirements

• Stage 1 Interviews: 11 November (By Teams)
• Stage 2 Interviews: 25 November 2026 (Face to face, at Head Office Gosport)
• Stage 2 Interviews: 26 November 2026 PM (Face to face, at Helensburgh, for Scottish candidates)

Benefits

• 30 days Holiday [Plus Bank Holidays]
• 4 x annual salary life assurance [after probation] & Group Income Protection Policy
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Group Healthcare Scheme (permanent staff only)

Company Description

The Oil & Pipelines Agency is a Public Corporation formed by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985. Our current primary purpose is to manage, operate and maintain 6 Naval OFD’s (Oil Fuel Depots) and 1 Petroleum Storage Depot in the UK, as well as overseas, on behalf of the MOD. We currently have around 200 employees in the UK.