Procurement Officer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Filton; Sur place; GBP 74 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Procurement Officer on behalf of a client in Bristol, offering a competitive day rate on a contract basis. The role focuses on developing commercial strategies, supporting contract documentation, and negotiating terms to ensure value for money and compliance.

Responsibilities include managing tenders, preparing ITT/ITN, and coordinating with stakeholders and CAMS for approvals, with a strong emphasis on risk management and post-contract reviews.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in high level procurement.
• Experience working in high compliance sectors.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement exercises and providing procurement advice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Current SC Clearance.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for approval and support contracts.
• Lead the preparation and negotiation of contracts for acquisition and support phases.
• Prepare exemption packs and ITT/ITN documentation.
• Manage the tendering process and issue invitations to tender.
• Evaluate supplier bids and ensure value for money.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout acquisition and support phases.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders and suppliers.

Connaissances

High-level procurement

High compliance sectors

End-to-end procurement

Stakeholder engagement

SC Clearance

Description du poste

HM55: Procurement Officer

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Contract

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Procurement Officer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for approval and support contracts.
• Support and develop new contract documentation including seeking legal support and advice as required.
• Lead the preparation and negotiation of contracts for acquisition and support phases.
• Apply for and progress approvals via CAMS.
• Engage with other teams to align procurement activities with policies and guidelines.
• Identify and assess the need for exemptions from standard procurement processes.
• Prepare exemption packs, including justifications, for submission.
• Prepare ITT and ITN documentation in accordance with guidance and procedures.
• Manage the tendering process, including drafting and issuing invitations to tender.
• Prepare and post notices and ensure compliance with the relevant procurement regulations.
• Evaluate supplier bids and proposals, ensuring alignment with project objectives and value for money.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure optimal outcomes.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the acquisition and support phases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of commercial activities and progress to senior stakeholders.
• Support the development of business cases and approval documentation for projects.
• Support contract amendments and variations as required.
• Conduct post-contract award reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future processes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in high level procurement is essential.
• Experience working in high compliance sectors.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement exercises and providing procurement advice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Current SC Clearance.
• Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Contract