How many jobs out there will have you procuring tasers, dogs and secret high-tech technology!
As our Deputy Head of Procurement you’ll be using your knowledge and skills to not only develop our procurement strategy for the force but influence the service we provide.
Join our Support Services Department as the Deputy Head of Procurement. You will take the lead on major force procurements including high value and high risk.
Working closely with internal departments, you’ll plan the procurement activities and provide advice and guidance, being at the forefront to support and implement procurement strategy and
Key Responsibilities
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You’ll be providing advice to the force on procurement procedures and contract management.
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Undertaking procurement processes, including advertising contract opportunities, analysing and evaluating tenders and writing recommendations.
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Managing a team, you will ensure relevant training and awareness of procurement issues across the force is maintained and carried out.
The must haves
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Have experience of procurement within a large organisation, including drafting contractual documents and tender invitations
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Able to prepare service level agreements and managing supplier performance and development
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Ability to advise of senior managers and budget holders relating to procurement procedures and processes
Please attach your CV and a Supporting Statement*
*Your supporting statement must provide details showing how you meet the essential/ desirable criteria as this will be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
- Vacancy closes 29 July 2024 @ 23:55
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We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in