Commercial and Procurement Lead

Nottinghamshire Police; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Job summary

A public service organization in East Midlands is seeking a Commercial and Procurement Lead to manage complex procurement processes and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have solid procurement experience, excellent project management skills, and a MCIPS qualification or equivalent. The role offers 24 days of annual leave, on-site facilities, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across procurement functions.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff for high performance.
• Strong project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex procurement processes.
• Provide expert advice on public procurement regulations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

🌟 We're Hiring: Commercial and Procurement Lead

Are you an experienced procurement and commercial professional with a passion for delivering value for money and driving strategic change? We are seeking a Commercial and Procurement Lead to join our Procurement Team at Nottinghamshire Police.

🚀 What you'll do

• Lead and deliver complex procurements including above-threshold processes, frameworks and quotations.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and training on public procurement regulations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and best practice across all procurement activity.
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal stakeholders to maximise long-term benefits.
• Motivate, develop and support staff to achieve commercial excellence.
• Act as the principal advisor on legal and policy matters related to procurement.
• Lead and manage projects that support wider organisational objectives.
• Influence and collaborate across regional and national networks.
• Champion continuous improvement and act as a catalyst for organisational change.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Solid experience across a broad range of procurement functions, including applying the Public Contract Regulations , Procurement Act 2023 and contract law.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop people, driving performance and high-quality outcomes.
• Strong project management experience (ideally PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging diverse and challenging stakeholders.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience - or you may be working towards it depending on level (M1 or M2).
• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• On-site facilities including a gym and a canteen
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card