Procurement Specialist - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global Limited is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a 6‑month contract in Crawley, operating in a hybrid model with 40% office attendance. The role involves leading the full procurement lifecycle for public sector engagements, ensuring compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015, and delivering value through supplier management and cost savings.

You will work across sourcing, tendering, contract implementation and performance reviews, partnering with stakeholders to ensure best

Qualifications

• Lead and manage the full procurement lifecycle for goods and services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Procurement Act 2023 or PCR 2015 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full procurement lifecycle for the acquisition of goods and services within CMG.
• Manage all phases of sourcing including early market engagement, tender documents, and contract management.
• Lead commercial evaluation of bids including price, risks and terms and conditions.
• Use client templates and e-tendering systems throughout the lifecycle.
• Support contract administration, renewals and supplier performance.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships and stay updated with procurement regulations.

Job description

Role: Procurement Specialist REF 105132
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Crawley - Office attendance is 40% per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full procurement lifecycle for the acquisition of goods and services required within CMG in accordance with various internal and external policies and operating frameworks. The operating context will include but is not limited to public sector regulations (e.g. Procurement Act 2023) and client’s Procurement Policy. Management of procurements and/or contracts that fall under the Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015 regime.
• Manage all phases of sourcing, including but not limited to; early market engagement, sourcing analysis, stakeholder engagement, creation of quote/tender documents including specification drafting, management of competitive process, commercial evaluation, supplier / bid negotiations, contract implementation and contract management. Ensure all procurement activities are compliant with Procurement Act 2023 (or PCR 2015) requirements.
• Lead commercial evaluation of bids, including but not limited to; price, assumptions, risks and terms and conditions. On occasions, you may be required to evaluate quality or technical responses to support business areas that are less experienced or familiar with procurement processes.
• Use client's standard procurement templates (or alternative public sector frameworks), workload tracker, Purchase to Pay (P2P) and e-tendering systems during the procurement lifecycle. Adapt procurement templates and terms and conditions as appropriate to suit specific tenders.
• Manage procurements successfully whilst achieving the most advantageous contracts for client that deliver value for money, reduce commercial risk and focus on wider public sector requirements such as Managing Public Money and the National Procurement Policy Statement (e.g. sustainability, social value, etc).
• Where appropriate, access and use pre-established public sector buying frameworks (e.g. Government Commercial Agency) to source and let client contracts.
• Support and facilitate contract administration (e.g., change control), contract and supplier performance (e.g., key performance indicators, service reviews, disputes, and escalations). Lead contract renewal negotiations and exit arrangements. Support and upskill client colleagues in best practice supplier management.
• Independently manage and complete all other work-related administration, including but not limited to procurement templates, contract forecast and database updates, and reporting.
• Identify and implement cost saving opportunities, track savings achieved.
• Lead, develop and sustain close working relationships (business partnering) with key business stakeholders, providing best practice and practical advice on all procurement matters.
• Maintain currency of Public Sector Procurement knowledge, legislation, policies, updates, and best practice to ensure that your skills, qualifications, expertise and knowledge are kept up to date that enables you to remain effective in your role.
• Work collaboratively to support or lead procurement activities or projects with either a direct Procurement Team member or wider business colleagues.
• Lead and manage non-competitive requests (e.g., single tender actions, non- disclosure agreements, grant funding, Freedom of Information requests, spend reports, etc.).

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, or would prefer an alternative or more accessible method of communication, please let us know. We will work with you and the client to accommodate your needs wherever reasonably possible.

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