Procurement Officer - JRN 16078 Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Northumbria Police

Full Time Newcastle upon Tyne, England 23100 - 34833 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Band: Career graded 4 – 8 £23,100 - £34,833 (Increasing to £23,289 – £35,124 from September 2023 following a transitional pay award period)

Location - agile between home and Forth Banks Police Station in Newcastle

We are a flexible employer and offer full time and part time positions within Procurement.

The Role:

The Procurement function at Northumbria Police is growing and is being transformed. Our aim is to be best in class, delivering the best possible service to our colleagues within the Force and ensuring Northumbria Police obtain best possible value in every transaction we manage.

We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join our team and to really help drive the function forward. We are looking for candidates that will be the right fit for this team. Procurement experience is desirable but not essential.

This opportunity will suit those currently in a Procurement role, who are looking to progress or merely seeking a new challenge. It will also suit those who are just starting out on their Procurement career and are looking for an organisation who will help them develop into high performing, Procurement professionals.

There is an opportunity to come into this role and begin at various levels. The grade (and salary) that you enter at will depend upon experience and CIPS qualifications. Once in the role, there will be opportunity (and you will be encouraged) to progress through the grades.

Why Northumbria?

As one of the largest police forces in the country and recognised as one of the top performing in the UK, Northumbria Police are truly committed to preventing crime and disorder and protecting the most vulnerable in our communities.

We endeavour to achieve this by all working together, officers and police staff alike.

The Procurement function plays an essential role in helping do this and we offer a real chance to make a difference.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner you will be responsible for activities in relation to the procurement and management of contracts. This will include maintaining positive customer and supplier relations, the arranging and negotiation of contracts in accordance with UK Procurement Legislation and ongoing contract management, including the identification and delivery of cost reductions.

Responsibilities include:

Leading on projects and contributing to the development and maintenance of contracting arrangements.
Maintaining and maximising optimum value for money to deliver a flexible and high-quality service which supports the Force and OPCC (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner) strategic objectives.
Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers to ensure Procurement processes and existing contracts are managed well and continue to deliver value for money.
Acting as the first point of contact for Procurement queries from internal and external stakeholders, to deliver value for money solutions.
Supporting the Senior Procurement Officer on key projects.
Maintaining accurate records.
Data Analysis.
Carrying out market research.

What do I need?

There is an opportunity to come into this role and begin at various levels. The band (and salary) that you enter at will depend upon experience and CIPS qualifications.

For further information on the experience required for the bands please see attached: Procurement Officer Experience Bands.docx

For further information please see the role profile: Procurement Officer.docx

Benefits:

26 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 3 years’ service and 30 days for 5+ years
Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
Flexi Time Scheme - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone and spaces across the force
Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme
Corporate Travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro
Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
Also, to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and also enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme

Vetting level: Recruitment Vetting (MV)

Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.

If you have any queries with regard to the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at [email protected]

If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Vacancy Contact:

For further information regarding the above post please contact Michael McGill, Head of Procurement by emailing [email protected]

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.

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