Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Procurement Officer to provide professional, proactive procurement support and guidance across the Force. Working closely with the Force Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring value for money, compliance with legislation, and the effective use of departmental resources.
This is a dynamic and influential role within a busy procurement environment, requiring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to lead complex, high‑value procurement projects.
Knowledge & Experience
On appointment requirement to be studying for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma and / or some Procurement related work experience. Competence to undertake, manage and complete low value tenders to the value of £100K.Competence to engage with stakeholders and lead smaller procurement projects and support projects led by qualified and part qualified Procurement Officers. Ability to manage tenders through the tender portal. Ability to provide advice to managers on procurement processes ( see JDQ for more information)
Must hold CIPS Level 4 Diploma and be actively working towards Level 5 Advanced Diploma and / or equivalent Procurement related work experience dealing with higher value tender / projects in excess of £100K.Competence to undertake, manage and complete higher value tender / projects in excess of £100K.Competence to engage with senior stakeholder and lead high value enterprise projects across the force and where appropriate deputise for the Force Procurement Manager at Force meetings / projects. Ability to manage tenders through the tender portal and evaluate and moderate tenders with stakeholders Ability to provide an advisory and consultancy service to managers on all aspects of procurement including evaluation and moderation of tenders. ( see JDQ for more information)
At fully qualified level
Must hold CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma and / or significant Procurement related work experience leading on high level / complex procurement projects of significant value. Competent in leading high level / complex procurement projects of significant value. Competence to deputise for the Force Procurement Manager at regional and national meetings / forums. Ability to manage tenders through the tender portal and evaluate and moderate tenders with senior stakeholders. Ability to provide an advisory and consultancy service to managers on all aspects of procurement including evaluation and moderation of complex tenders. Mentor and support Unqualified and part qualified Procurement Officers with procurement direction on workload. The postholder should have significant demonstrable experience across a broad range of environments within the procurement department of a large and complex organisation.
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
- Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
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