Strategic Procurement Expert

7 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Government Commercial Function Full time

The Government Commercial Function is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Procurement Expert to join our team in the Maritime Commercial Team.

This exciting opportunity will see you work closely with stakeholders to deliver complex procurement projects that meet the sourcing needs of our customers.

As a true leader, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaborative relationships are fostered and valued.

You will have the chance to make a real and tangible impact on the country's future structure, working on a broad range of missions from borders and migration, public safety, and homeland security.

In this role, you will support the Commercial Business Partner Border Force (BF) and Immigration Enforcement (IE), procuring a range of commercial agreements for the Home Office to ensure value for money and compliance with the Government Commercial Outsourcing Playbook.

With a full understanding and experience of using public procurement legislation, you will be familiar with Procurement Policies in Government and have delivered complex procurement activity.

We are looking for someone with 2 or more of the following skills, experience, or knowledge:

  • Experience of working in the Maritime Sector/Environment
  • A Naval, defence/security, law enforcement or engineering background
  • Knowledge of the shipbuilding industry
  • Knowledge of unique risks in this sector
  • An understanding of Social Value in this context

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the UK, driving change and delivering first-class outcomes.

As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&D, a Commercial College, active talent management, and access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.



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