Procurement Officer - FTC

Leidos; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Officer to join their team in Bristol. This role involves providing commercial support, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. You will actively contribute to strategy development and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of the UK's defense supply chain. If you are passionate about procurement and looking for a meaningful career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits

Dynamic Working

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Proficient in MS Office and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EU Procurement Regulations.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage procurement processes.

Skills

Business/procurement/contracting experience

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as a member of a team

Numerate and proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Tools

e-procurement tools

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Description

Procurement Officer - FTC

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol, UK

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Officer within Leidos Supply Ltd (LSL).

As a Procurement Officer you will provide commercial support and advice to both team members and other stakeholders through the letting and management of contracts. Ensuring that the necessary professional standards are maintained for all commercial work and further the aim of achieving the most cost-effective procurement of requirements and deliver the benefits required by Team Leidos under Logistic Commodities and Services (Transformation), following transfer from MOD in August 2015.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that all commercial activity within your area of responsibility is performed to the highest standards, conforms to EU Procurement Regulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures and is monitored to ensure continuous improvement with the overall aim of obtaining best value for money
• To proactively participate in development and implementation of Category Strategies to ensure these fully satisfy LSL requirements
• To draft and issue ITTs/ITNs, contracts etc. and manage the associated procurement process up to and beyond contract award
• To negotiate contract terms, conditions and prices within delegated/licensed powers for Procurement activity with a view to delivering against the Benefits Realisation Plan
• Undertake contract/team administration as required
• Maintain professional standards and provide commercial support and advice to staff, stakeholders and customers
• To effectively manage the contracts within your responsibility by building strong working relationships with both contractor, customer, and colleagues where necessary
• To assist in setting targets and objectives for LSL and to support and monitor achievement against these
• Ensure Commercial MI is accurate and up to date and submitted on time.
• To actively contribute to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures, thereby supporting Team Leidos Transformation
• Continuing Professional and Personal Development to ensure currency with EU and Commercial Procurement practices and Regulations and maximise contribution to the business
• Mentor junior staff within LSL to facilitate their personal and professional development
• Trained in, and fully observant of, Good Distribution Practice (PGD) obligations and best practices
  
  

Skills Required

• Business/procurement/contracting experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Numerate and proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

Skills Desired

• CIPS Level 4 or above
• Public sector contracting knowledge and experience (including application of EU Regulations)
• Knowledge of MoD procurement processes
• Experience of using e-procurement tools
• Full Driving License to facilitate supplier visits
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start
  
  

Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...

What We Do For You

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working
  
  

Commitment To Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting

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