Procurement Officer

5 months ago

Preston, United Kingdom RSR Public Safety Full time

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Procurement Officer to work on a full-time, long-term contract in Preston, Lancashire.

The role will be based within a Policing building, and is paying £14.17p per hour.

**Role Profile**
- Undertake tendering exercises in line with EU Directives and Public Contract Regulations
- Provide internal and external stakeholder support for procurement projects
- Deliver presentations and briefings to stakeholders in relation to procurement regulations and directives
- Lead, negotiate, construct and manage diverse and complex procurement contracts of significant value in line with customer requirements and prescribed timescales
- Proactively manage contracts on an on-going basis to identify savings and efficiencies and achieve value for money
- Effectively contribute in procurement meetings at local, regional and national levels and lead on initiatives as appropriate
- Advise budget holders and senior managers within the Constabulary of tendering procedures, incorporating standing orders, financial regulations and relevant legislation to ensure compliance
- Provide assistance and support to the Procurement and Contracts Manager in supporting significant and high value projects including dealing with technical and legal queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Undertake market testing initiatives, supplier appraisal and vendor rating to identify appropriate procurement options for goods, services and works for any projects in excess of £100k
- Undertake regular reporting and challenge spend outside of expected trends within appropriate business areas
- Produce accurate and timely reports to the Procurement and Contracts Manager in order to support recommendations to the Chief Officers, Police and Crime Commissioner and other internal and external groups
- To populate, maintain, amend and update accurate contract information from a variety of sources, including tendering systems and national procurement databases
- Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to delivering and achieving value for money, whilst providing high quality service.
- To promote and comply with Lancashire Constabulary’s obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Health & Safety, both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.
- Take responsibility for improving your performance by participating in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) process with your manager.
- To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post

**Knowledge and Experience**
Commitment to working towards or fully qualified to Level 6 Graduate Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply (or equivalent)

Experience of negotiating and influencing with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement processes

Experience of market testing initiatives for goods services and works of significant value

Experience of leading high level spend/complex projects

Experience of delivering projects in line with contractually agreed costs

Experience of undertaking supplier engagement initiatives and high-level contract review meetings

Experience in the production and analysis of management information in order to support procurement recommendations

Experience of the preparation of reports and delivery of presentations in order to influence buying decisions

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed

Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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