Deputy Head Of Procurement - Leicester, United Kingdom - Leicestershire Police

Description

Use your knowledge and abilities to influence and develop the procurement strategy for our force Were looking for a Deputy Head of Procurement to join our Support Services Department.

Youll take the lead on major force procurements including high value and high risk.

Working closely with internal departments, youll plan the procurement activities and provide advice and guidance and be at the forefront supporting the implementation and development of procurement strategy and systems.

Looking at the continuous improvement of the service we deliver, enhancing our expertise and building capability.
Youll be providing advice to the force on procurement procedures and contract management.
Undertaking procurement processes, including advertising contract opportunities, analysing and evaluating tenders and writing recommendations.

Managing a team, you will ensure relevant training and awareness of procurement issues across the force is maintained and carried out.

Have experience of procurement within a large organisation, including drafting contractual documents and tender invitations
Able to prepare service level agreements and managing supplier performance and development
Ability to advise of senior managers and budget holders relating to procurement procedures and processes.

Whats more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Here at Leicestershire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets.

Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website .

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.