Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Team is responsible for ensuring procurement delivers maximum value for money and achieves legislative compliance through the support and development of best practice which is intrinsically linked to the organisational priorities of the Office of the Police & Fire Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) , North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS).

Are you a seasoned negotiator and strategic thinking looking for your next step in your career? Are you ready to take on a leadership role where you can leverage your expertise to drive business success? If so, we invite you to join the team as a Senior Commercial Contract Officer.

Key Responsibilities:







Manage commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force/Fire Service and OPFCC.

You will provide professional advice on technical commercial matters to a portfolio of senior customers to ensure that the capital and revenue budgets are spent in accordance with budget strategies and comply with Financial Regulations, Contract Standing Orders and Procurement legislation to protect the Police Force, Fire Service and the OPFCC from financial and reputational risk

Provide support on an efficient and effective purchasing service offering as and when required to support the Commercial Manager and Strategic Commercial Contract Officer which is linked to organisational priorities and compliant with legislation, appropriate policies, standing orders, procedures, professional governance and procurement regulations.

Lead and manage Police Force and Fire Service procurement projects to ensure their effective delivery in line with customer requirements and timescales.







You will deliver a service in accordance with agreed standards including KPIs and SLAs as well as identifying and developing ongoing procedures and service improvements

Manage contracts and develop and lead partnerships with key suppliers to share risks and benefits.

Develop and deliver procurement savings plans for specific categories in collaboration with the customer ensuring quantifiable cashable efficiencies are identified, prioritised, delivered, and reported

Lead specific projects and undertake in-depth analysis, comparisons, assessments, and interpretation where the outcome may have a range of options.

A working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience

Requirements:

To succeed in this role,





you will be qualified to Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 or have an equivalent level of experience, willing to work towards MCIPS Level 6.

Relevant experience of managing all aspects of category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies.

Demonstrate experience of leading and managing procurement projects.

Good interpretation of Procurement legislation.

Working for us - what we can offer you

Working for the emergency services is truly rewarding, and we want to inspire all colleagues to achieve their full potential. Everything we do has a direct impact to the service our organisation delivers, and each of us contributes to ensuring our communities continue to feel safe.

Youll be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally.





We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

In addition, we offer a range of benefits including:

- Staff support networks
- Training and development
- Excellent government pension scheme
- Access to onsite Health and Wellbeing services
- 24 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Access to discounts at major retailers
- Unison recognised trade union
- Inclusion and Diversity support networks

Positive Action

We, at North Yorkshire Police value difference. We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond.





If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team.

How to apply

Seize this opportunity to advance your career and make a lasting impact as a Senior Commercial Contract Officer. For further information on the role, please contact Patricia Green, Commercial Manager

Key dates:

Vacancy closing: 25thOctober 2024

Interview: November 2024

▶️ Senior Procurement Specialist
🖊️ The Police & Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
📍 Northallerton