RSR are looking for a qualified (Level 4) Procurement Advisor to work in central Birmingham.
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 Advisor to work with a local law enforcement body on a 12 month, full-time contract in Birmingham. The role will be paying £42,897 – £48,894 (depending on experience).
The role will involve working directly with UK law enforcement, so applicants will be required to pass through UK security vetting checks.
As such, applicants must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years.
The role incorporates a hybrid working model where possible (2 days in the office).
Role purpose:
Assist and provide support to the Procurement Manager in driving forward procurement/category management commercial change and improvement throughout the force to achieve agreed outcomes and better value for money.
Key Responsibilities
• Use basic strategic and process tools, research and analysis to develop sub-category strategy and contribute to development of Procurement/category strategy.
• Undertake strategic sourcing and benchmarking of products and services within the category and produce reports as a result.
• Conduct market, product, supplier and organisational research to establish a base of knowledge about existing and future requirements and potential opportunities.
• Implement strategic supplier management processes to support the development of best practice, supplier relationships with the force and lead best value initiatives with key suppliers.
• Develop new contracts as needs, maximising value for money when doing so.
• Ensure that all procurement activity undertaken focuses on the wider commercial opportunities in addition to ensuring compliance is maintained.
• Support and where appropriate lead on supplier engagement activities for areas of responsibility as and when required.
• Identify and agree a programme of contracting activity to ensure that all contracts are re-negotiated correctly. Identify opportunities for improving value for money and cost efficiencies. In particular, assist in the development of detailed plans to meet efficiency cost savings targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders via account management liaison and ensure that a meeting framework is in place to understand business requirements and resolve issues. This is so as to ensure that Contracts and Procurement is recognised as a centre of expertise and a first point of call when procurement decisions are being made.
• Participate in external networking and benchmarking activities with the police sector, central and government organisations etc.
• Develop strategies for planning, forecasting and monitoring supplier performance against pre-determined milestones, to ensure that contractual obligations and KPIs are met, taking corrective action where targets are not met.
• Manage projects to ensure the delivery of Procurement/category strategy on time and within budget using recognised and approved methodology.
• Maintain and lead an expert level of supply market knowledge for assigned category of spend. Designing, developing, implementing and refining procurement and supply policies and strategies that result in improved value for money for the force.
• Prepare written reports, briefing notes and presentations on a range of Procurement issues, including Procurement/category strategy, compliance, training and communications.
• Be proactive in identifying business and forecasting information, constantly updating public sector/market knowledge in order to provide added value.
• Ensure that contracts are tendered, agreed and delivered in accordance with UK/EU Legislation and the Authority’s Standing Orders, financial regulations, policies and processes.
• To concentrate on proactive rather than reactive outputs for post holders work.
• Monitoring of benefits realisation and, where necessary, taking corrective action if they fail to materialise for post holders procurement activities.
• Refer complex or high risk issues to Procurement Manager.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Essential Criteria
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (minimum of Level 4 Certification) or equivalent degree
• Knowledge of current procurement regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of procurement practices in the public sector.
Desirable Criteria
• Supervisory experience.
• Full member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to martin.cookson@rsg.ltd
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.
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!
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