Details:
- Salary: £27,351 - 38,007 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Preston Lancashire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Procurement Officer
Lancashire Constabulary’s Finance Department is seeking a Procurement Officer to be based at Hutton Headquarters The site is accessible by public transport and there is also free car parking on site.
You should have significant procurement experience, preferably within a public sector environment. Experience should include leading complex and high value procurement projects, experience in the use of e tendering systems, a working knowledge of a category based approach and the ability to interpret and apply Public Contract Regulations 2015.
We provide a high quality procurement function to the Constabulary, supporting the Procurement and Contracts Manager. The team provides internal and external stakeholder support for procurement projects. We also lead, negotiate, construct and manage diverse and complex procurement contracts of significant value in line with customer requirements and prescribed timescales. You will demonstrate a strong personal commitment to delivering and achieving value for money, whilst providing a high quality service.
We are seeking a part or fully qualified individual to Level 5 or Level 6 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. You must also have a Commitment to working towards or fully qualified to Level 6 Graduate Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply (or equivalent) – this will require attending college one day a week, completing exams, on the job training and a commitment to study in own time and will take approx. 2 years to complete.
Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass MV Vetting Level.
Please be aware there is a minimum 5-year UK residency required for Management Vetting.
Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
Closing Date – Thursday 4th July 2024 at 9am
Interested? Please hit apply now!
Our reference: SE3625
Vacancy: Procurement Officer
Location: Hutton, Lancashire
Salary: £27,351 - £38,007
*you may be appointed on the higher grade if you have the qualifications detailed (CIPS level 5 or 6)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
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