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SalaryThis is an amazing opportunity for a Procurement professional at a Senior Buyer / Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Business Partner level to step up into a strategic position. With a chance to have real impact on the team and processes, you'll be passionate about stakeholder engagement and confident in navigating high value and high-risk procurements.
If you have a background of public sector experience and a real interest in taking the next step, please apply !
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with internal departments, you'll plan the procurement activities and provide advice and guidance.
- You'll be at the forefront supporting the implementation and development OF Procurement strategy and systems.
- You'll be providing advice 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.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience;
- Familiarity of working in a public sector / regulated environment.
- Ideally experience in running various categories.
- Experience in contract and supplier management.
- Strong business planning and performance measurement skills.
- Proficiency in drafting tenders and contractual documents.
- Ability to advise senior managers and budget holders relating to procurement procedures and processes.
You must be able to work from the office on the outskirts of Leicester twice a week. Along with fantastic benefits package, the role offers a salary up to £52,389.
