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Force- Cambridgeshire Constabulary- HIDDEN - Role Type- Police Staff- Contract Duration- Permanent- Contract Type- Full Time- Department- 7 Force Commercial Services- Location- Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs- Grade- MB2- Salary- £51,231Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
- Allowance- Market Rate Supplement- Market rate supplement annual £- £5000- Hours / Week- 37- Closing Date
- 07/06/2024, 23:55
- Job DescriptionThe 7Force Procurement Team is a new shared service supporting the seven police forces across the East of England (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk). This collaboration is responsible for third party spend of approximately £230m per annum, making the 7Force Collaboration the second largest police procurement collective after the Metropolitan Police.

The 7 Force Commercial Services Function are looking for a Senior Category Specialist to lead and deliver on Strategic Critical and strategic security procurements within the Estates Category across the 7 Forces.

Ensure the inclusion and promotion of sustainability concepts & innovation into all procurement projects undertaken.

Ensuring a commercial focus is maintained and value for money is achieved in accordance with legislative requirements, regional and national procurement strategies/policies and 7 Force Contract Standing Orders on all projects delivered.

Manage the sub-category pipeline of work across the 7 Forces, ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to direct reports, based on project value, risk and complexity.

The post holder must have the ability to interact with all senior level management and represent the 7 Forces as a collective or individually, where necessary.

Manage and assist in the training and development of Procurement Specialists and Procurement Officers, assuring the quality of their work and ensure regular communication with Supplier Relationship Management & Commercial Support colleagues, as appropriate.

The post holder will hold MCIPS Level 6 in-line with the CIPS structure guidance or be able to clearly evidence equivalent levels of experience, technical knowledge and expertise by having worked as a leading Procurement professional in the area of Corporate and Operational Services for a complex, public sector organisation.

Work Experience and Knowledge:
At least 5 years’ experience in a Commercial role e.g. Category management, Procurement, Purchasing

Procurement experience working in a construction or facilities management background.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate significant experience of procurement and commercial management in contracts of significant value across the appropriate

**How to Apply**

Travel: Travel will be required across all seven forces.

Applications from internal ‘at risk’ staff will be prioritised and receive preference in any selection processes.

**BCH Internal applicants** should upload their CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form (if you do not have a current CV), which can be found in the vacancy documents below. We strongly recommend that where possible, a CV is provided to ensure that your full experience and employment history is demonstrated. Please note you will be required to provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

**Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?**

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

**Benefits include**:

- Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
- Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
- Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
- Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
- Carers and discretionary leave.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
- Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
- Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
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