Tender Compliance Officer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Leidos

Leidos

Verified Company

Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Description

Tender Compliance Officer

Programme:

LCST

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Role Overview:

We are looking for a
Tender Compliance Officer to join Leidos Supply Ltd.

The role supports the Senior Tender Compliance Manager in ensuring that all electronic tendering activity is completed efficiently and compliantly, maximising functionality and benefits of the eProcurement system, and provides support and advice to other LSL team members and key stakeholders related to tender structure, process and compliance with all relevant regulations, including EU Regulations (Public Contract Regulations 2015).

Ensures that professional standards are maintained for all tendering activity and that the efficiency and compliance benefits of the chosen eProcurement system are fully realised.

Working with other members of the Tender Compliance Team (TCT), supports the creation and adoption of best practice and innovative tendering approaches in order to deliver fully compliant tender outcomes which meet or exceed savings targets.

Facilitates the aim of achieving the most cost-effective procurement of requirements and delivery of the benefits required by Team Leidos under Logistic Commodities and Services (Transformation), following transfer from MoD in August 2015.

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure that all tendering activity for LSL is performed to the highest standards, conforms to PCR2015 regulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures, maximises the full benefits of the eProcurement system, and is monitored to ensure continuous improvement with the overall aim of obtaining fully compliant outcomes against agreed Category Strategies.
To participate, under supervision, CSS Commercial, Category and Commodity teams to develop Category (tender) strategies and ensure these fully satisfy compliant requirements for tendering.
To work with the LSL Commercial team and TCT line management to support their drafting of tender documents and then manage the associated tendering process using the chosen eProcurement system up to Contract Award, including placing tender notices, running the full tender process, and facilitating a compliant evaluation and Contract Award.
Support LSL Commercial in agreeing appropriate and compliant terms and conditions for all tenders, based on the approved master set.
Work with PGD to evolve terms and conditions where required, ensuring version control and compliance is retained and that all stakeholders approve any changes.
Prioritise own workload, and ensure that key deadlines are agreed with line management in order to support delivery in line with agreed tender issue and award dates.
Support, and lead where required, the Contract Approval Board (CAB) at stage 2 (tender documents).
Support CAB at stage 1 (Category Strategy).
Support CAB at stage 3 (Contract Award).
Undertake eProcurement system and team administration as required.
Maintain professional standards and provide expert tendering advice as well as legal/compliance support and advice to other CSS staff, stakeholders and customers.
To effectively manage the tender activity within your responsibility by building strong working relationships with both contractor, customer and colleagues where necessary.
Ensure appropriate MI is accurate, up to date, and submitted on time.
To actively contribute to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures, thereby supporting Team Leidos Transformation.
Continuing Professional and Personal Development to ensure compliance with EU and Commercial Procurement practices and Regulations and maximise contribution to the business.

What does Leidos need from me:

Commitment to develop knowledge and experience in all above areas, and work towards CIPS Level 4 or above.
Continuous improvement and personal development skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Highly numerate and analytical
Ability to work as a member of a small team
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Good stakeholder management skills
Good presentation skills
Ability to prioritise and work flexibly.

Desired Skills:

Working knowledge of Public Sector Procurement and associated EU Regulations, and/or tender management experience
Knowledge of eProcurement systems. Knowledge of MoD procurement processes. Process development.

Clearance Requirements:

Clearance to Start BPSS

Clearance for Role SC

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What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference.

We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.