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Procurement Officer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 38,064 - 39,813 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Procurement Officer to within the Surrey & Sussex Police Force.
Are you passionate about procurement and looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation, is seeking a dedicated Procurement Officer to join their team in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping the procurement landscape while ensuring the efficient management of contracts for Surrey and Sussex Police Forces.
Why Join Us?
Salary: Competitive annual salary ranging from £38,064 to £39,813.
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time role.
Working Pattern: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, currently working 1 day per week in the office this can by subject to change.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training and growth in procurement practices.
Work-Life Balance: A supportive environment that values your contributions and well-being.
Perks and Benefits:
Generous annual leave and public sector pension scheme.
Access to various professional development programs.
Employee assistance programs to support your health and well-being.
A vibrant work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Procurement Officer, you will:
Aggregate expenditure and monitor all service/business contracts managed by the Joint Procurement Service (JPS).
Coordinate the collection and analysis of key data to measure performance against contractual outcomes.
Build strong relationships with department leads to identify contracting needs and align strategies with business objectives.
Implement national and regional contracting initiatives while representing the Forces at various levels.
Minimise commercial risks by ensuring robust contracts are in place.Your Role Includes:
Completing tender processes in line with local and UK Procurement legislation.
Creating management information records to facilitate continuous improvement and highlight future procurement opportunities.
Developing contract documentation for high-value goods and services in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Leading project groups through tenders, ensuring strong specifications and evaluation processes are established.
Preparing financial analyses and forecasts of current and future contract expenditures.What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:
At least 1 year of experience managing tender processes in a public sector or similar environment.
Full Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualifications or a commitment to achieve MCIPS status.
Strong analytical skills for creating spend baselines and benefit tracking.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and persuasion skills to facilitate collaboration across various levels.
A solid understanding of market dynamics and negotiation principles.
If you're ready to elevate your career in procurement and contribute to the safety and efficiency of public services, we want to hear from you!
**PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO POLICE VETTING, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE BEEN WITHIN THE UK FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS CONTINUALLY**
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the role.
Join us in making a difference in the community! Your expertise in procurement can help shape the future of our services.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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