Deputy Head of Procurement

2 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Leicestershire Police Full time

Use your knowledge and abilities to influence and develop the procurement strategy for our force

Were looking for a Deputy Head of Procurement to join our Support Services Department. Youll take the lead on major force procurements including high value and high risk. Working closely with internal departments, youll plan the procurement activities and provide advice and guidance and be at the forefront supporting the implementation and development of procurement strategy and systems.

Looking at the continuous improvement of the service we deliver, enhancing our expertise and building capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Youll be providing advice to the force on procurement procedures and contract management.
  • Undertaking procurement processes, including advertising contract opportunities, analysing and evaluating tenders and writing recommendations.
  • Managing a team, you will ensure relevant training and awareness of procurement issues across the force is maintained and carried out.

The must haves

  • Have experience of procurement within a large organisation, including drafting contractual documents and tender invitations
  • Able to prepare service level agreements and managing supplier performance and development
  • Ability to advise of senior managers and budget holders relating to procurement procedures and processes.

Whats in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police , we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. Whats more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Whats next

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you.

Please attach your CV and Supporting Statement, stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description

To support you with your application weve provided some guidance linked here.

To find out more, register for our upcoming information webinars click here .

  • Vacancy closes 15 May 2024 @ 23:55

Who we are

Here at Leicestershire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. Its these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website .

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

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