7 Forces Commercial Services Procurement Specialist - Martlesham, United Kingdom - Norfolk Constabulary

Norfolk Constabulary

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Martlesham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

7 Forces Commercial Services Procurement Specialist

Closing Date:
Monday 1 April 2024 at 5pm

Work Type:
Full Time (37 hours) - Permanent

Salary:
£44,394 per annum plus market Supplement of £2000 per annum

Department:7 Force Procurement Function

Location:
OCC, Wymondham / PHQ, Martlesham - Agile Home Worker - will be required to work from offices across the region

Activities and Responsibilities of the Post

Principle Purpose of the role

The 7Force Commercial Services Team is a shared service supporting the seven police forces across the East of England (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk).

This collaboration is responsible for third party spend of approximately £270m per annum, making the 7Force Collaboration the second largest police procurement collective after the Metropolitan Police.

The 7 Force Commercial Services Function are looking for a Procurement Specialist to deliver allocated procurement activities within the Estates category.

Key activities include conducting market research, procurement strategy creation, the identification of new contract opportunities, the full tendering process and the initial implementation of procurement contracts across the 7 Forces.

The Procurement Specialist must also ensure the inclusion and promotion of sustainability concepts & innovation into all procurement projects undertaken.

They must also make sure a commercial focus is maintained and that value for money is achieved in accordance with legislative requirements, regional and national procurement strategies/policies and 7 Force Contract Standing Orders on all projects delivered.

Main Activities of the Role

Deliver procurement strategies for your allocated projects, ensuring the development and delivery of new contacts are on time and aligned to contract expiry dates, where applicable.

Ensure the use of key procurement tools & theories, such as spend analysis, cost trend analysis, varying financial models, Pareto, Kraljic and Stakeholder mapping tools to aid procurement strategy decision-making.

Ensure that all sourcing projects are operated in accordance with relevant national/EU legislation / guidelines and follow best practice, supporting OPCC Regulations and obligations and are cost effective and meet overarching force requirements.

Provide a range of commercial and procurement advice to managers and staff across the 7 Forces, to ensure that all commercial options are explored, that the integrity and legal implications of procurement policies and activities are fully identified and addressed.

Work with project stakeholders in order to produce the following tender essentials; specifications, terms & conditions, evaluation criteria, social value requirements, KPIs and TUPE considerations, for all procurement projects.

Conduct regular meetings with project teams, as appropriate, to ensure business needs are met.

Person Specification
It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

The post holder will hold CIPS Level 5 in-line with the CIPS structure guidance or be able to clearly evidence equivalent levels of experience, technical knowledge and expertise by having worked as a Procurement professional for a complex, public sector organisation
At least 5 years' experience in a Commercial role e.g. Category management, Procurement, Purchasing
The post holder will be able to demonstrate good level of procurement experience within a complex, public sector organisation
The post holder will have good interpersonal and communication skills
Provide innovative thinking and impetus to help drive through change and develop and enhance an integrated function across the seven forces
Good experience of translating business needs into commercial procurement strategies that drive enhanced business outcomes for the organisations as a whole

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

Procurement experience with a blue light organisation
The post holder will have procurement experience working in a construction or facilities management background

Hours of work are 37

This post is offered on a permanent basis

Special conditions / Points to note

The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of the duties and responsibility of the role, the duties may from time to time vary without changing the general character of the role or the levels of responsibilities
All duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and good practice. A 'No Smoking in the Work Place' policy applies.
All duties must be carried out in a manner that supports the Constabulary's commitment to equality and inclusion
Travel will be required across all seven forces

Norfolk and Suffolk constabularies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this