Buyer/Contract Officer

3 weeks ago


Northallerton North Yorkshire, United Kingdom North Yorkshire Police Full time

The Procurement Team is responsible for ensuring procurement delivers maximum value for money and achieves legislative compliance through the support and development of best practice which is intrinsically linked to the organisational priorities of the Office of the Police & Fire Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) , North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS).
If so, we invite you to join the team as a Senior Commercial Contract Officer.
Manage commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force/Fire Service and OPFCC.
You will provide professional advice on technical commercial matters to a portfolio of senior customers to ensure that the capital and revenue budgets are spent in accordance with budget strategies and comply with Financial Regulations, Contract Standing Orders and Procurement legislation to protect the Police Force, Fire Service and the OPFCC from financial and reputational risk
Provide support on an efficient and effective purchasing service offering as and when required to support the Commercial Manager and Strategic Commercial Contract Officer which is linked to organisational priorities and compliant with legislation, appropriate policies, standing orders, procedures, professional governance and procurement regulations.
Lead and manage Police Force and Fire Service procurement projects to ensure their effective delivery in line with customer requirements and timescales.
Manage contracts and develop and lead partnerships with key suppliers to share risks and benefits.
Develop and deliver procurement savings plans for specific categories in collaboration with the customer ensuring quantifiable cashable efficiencies are identified, prioritised, delivered, and reported
Lead specific projects and undertake in-depth analysis, comparisons, assessments, and interpretation where the outcome may have a range of options.
A working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience
To succeed in this role, you willbe qualified to Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) Level 6 or have an equivalent level of experience.
Relevant experience of managing all aspects of category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies.
Demonstrate experience of leading and managing procurement projects.
Good interpretation of Procurement legislation.
Everything we do has a direct impact to the service our organisation delivers, and each of us contributes to ensuring our communities continue to feel safe.
Staff support networks
Training and development
Excellent government pension scheme
24 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Access to discounts at major retailers
Inclusion and Diversity support networks
If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team.


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