Senior Procurement Officer

Michael Page (UK); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000

Job description

• A fantastic opportunity with numerous public sector benefits
• Offers agile/hybrid working approach

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic role with brilliant self-development and learning opportunities. If not already held, the role holder will be provided with the time and funding to complete their qualification to obtain membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS). This membership will also be funded yearly by the organisation while in role.

This role offers the perfect platform for candidates with experience in end to end public sector procurements looking to take that next step into category management. Our client will support you on that journey with continuous development and supporting through MCIPS.

The purpose of this role is to provide commercial experience in line with Government Commercial Function (GCF) best practice, by leading on the delivery of a Commercial Category Management approach. The role holder will be responsible for all stages of the commercial life cycle and will need to be able to show value by providing cost savings and cost avoidance while improving the Category Management function. Senior Procurement Officers will work collaboratively with stakeholders on subcategory plans and will be able to determine best routes to market and lifecycle management by delivering a risk-based approach, enabling business-led buying. This role requires superb relationship-building skills in supplier and internal customer relationship environments, where you will influence and negotiate outcomes with stakeholders and maintain collaborative relationships with them.

Job Description

The Senior Procurement Officer will deliver an effective, and improving, commercial service of one or more sub-categories. There may also be opportunities to develop policy, improve process and deliver an element of assurance to the commercial function & wider business. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading Procurement Assistants within the team to continue the development of the Category Management approach across the organisation.
• Responsible for team delivery against the strategies.
• Operate within a regulated public sector commercial environment consistent with the GCF Commercial Operating Standards for Government.
• Operate across one or more sub-categories with a value of c£25m.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for candidates who have experience of the commercial cycle including pre-competitive supplier engagement, supplier selection, tender evaluation, contract award and ongoing contract management. As well as an understanding of the Procurement Act 2023. We'd also like to hear from candidates who are well versed in commercial policy. Candidates will also have experience of the procurement lifecycle within a public sector environment. This will include:

• Understanding Needs and Sourcing Options,
• Procurement Process and ongoing Contract and Supplier Management,
• PCR 2015 Public Procurement Regulations,
• Strategy and Policy Development,
• Using Crown Commercial Service frameworks.

There is also a requirement for candidates to possess or to be willing to work towards their MCIPS (Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualification in post. Experience of operating in a category management environment or knowledge of the principles of a category management approach will also be a requirement. Strong stakeholder-influencing skills, within the role will also be essential as candidates may need to manage conflict and find effective resolutions. They must be able to make appropriate decisions (even at times of pressure) and know when an escalation is required to ensure successful outcomes are achieved. They must be an effective leader who can lead and manage a team to continue the development of Category Management.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary starting from £42,848 per annum.
• An additional RRA allowance may be applicable with qualifications: £2,000 for diploma level CIPS or £4,000 for full MCIPS membership.
• Generous holiday leave.
• Hybrid working (60% onsite).
• A vibrant company culture that values employee development and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the public sector, specifically within transportation and safety.