Procurement Officer - #1660513

• A fantastic opportunity with numerous public sector benefits


• Offers agile/hybrid working approach

About Our Client

A fantastic public sector organisation based in the heart of the West Midlands. This would be an opportunity to join a large commercial team responsible for significant high-value projects across the region.

The company values are their shared beliefs. They unite us, giving them purpose and direction. They shape all of their interactions.

• service - we put people first


• integrity - we always do the right thing


• professionalism - we lead by good example


• compassion - we see the person needing help


• equality, diversity and human rights - we treat everyone fairly

Job Description

Assist and provide support to the Procurement Manager in driving forward procurement/category management commercial change and improvement throughout the force to achieve agreed outcomes and better value for money.

• Use basic strategic and process tools, research and analysis to develop sub-category strategy and contribute to development of Procurement/category strategy.


• Undertake strategic sourcing and benchmarking of products and services within the category and produce reports as a result.


• Conduct market, product, supplier and organisational research to establish a base of knowledge about existing and future requirements and potential opportunities.


• Implement strategic supplier management processes to support the development of best practice, supplier relationships with the force and lead best value initiatives with key suppliers.


• Develop new contracts as needs, maximising value for money when doing so.


• Ensure that all procurement activity undertaken focuses on the wider commercial opportunities in addition to ensuring compliance is maintained.


• Support and where appropriate lead on supplier engagement activities for areas of responsibility as and when required.


• Identify and agree a programme of contracting activity to ensure that all contracts are re-negotiated correctly. Identify opportunities for improving value for money and cost efficiencies. In particular, assist in the development of detailed plans to meet efficiency cost savings targets.


• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders via account management liaison and ensure that a meeting framework is in place to understand business requirements and resolve issues. This is so as to ensure that Contracts and Procurement is recognised as a centre of expertise and a first point of call when procurement decisions are being made.


• Participate in external networking and benchmarking activities with the police sector, central and government organisations etc.


• Develop strategies for planning, forecasting and monitoring supplier performance against pre-determined milestones, to ensure that contractual obligations and KPIs are met, taking corrective action where targets are not met.


• Manage projects to ensure the delivery of Procurement/category strategy on time and within budget using recognised and approved methodology.


• Maintain and lead an expert level of supply market knowledge for assigned category of spend. Designing, developing, implementing and refining procurement and supply policies and strategies that result in improved value for money for the force.


• Prepare written reports, briefing notes and presentations on a range of Procurement issues, including Procurement/category strategy, compliance, training and communications.

The Successful Applicant

• Knowledge of current procurement regulations.


• Knowledge of procurement practices in the public sector.


• Demonstrate effective communication skills, written and verbal.


• Evidence of influencing and negotiating.


• Proven IT skills - competent with Microsoft Office


• Demonstrable experience of assisting with end to end procurement processes in the public sector across multiple categories

What's on Offer

• Basic Salary between £42,000 - £48,000 depending on experience


• 24 days annual leave rising to 30 with service


• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme


• Clearly Defined Training, Support and Career Progression


• Agile and Flexible working


• Membership of 'my benefits scheme', a range of exciting benefits to boost mental, physical and financial wellbeing. This includes: lifestyle savings, gym membership, travel and leisure, car scheme, cycle to work and bike shop