Public Sector Procurement & Commercial Specialist

Nottinghamshire Police; Arnold; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing and support networks

Annual leave entitlement

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible and agile working

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a Commercial and Procurement Practitioner to lead tendering and advise on procurement across a varied contract portfolio. The role offers development within a supportive procurement team and opportunities to gain MCIPS accreditation while delivering value-for-money outcomes for stakeholders.

The post is 37 hours per week, with flexible working options where suitable, and a salary ranging from £45,765 to £49,716 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and commercial activities, with ability to lead tendering.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and contracting legislation.
• Progress toward MCIPS or related professional qualification encouraged.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on tendering activities across a diverse portfolio of contracts.
• Provide procurement and contracting advice to teams.
• Deliver value-for-money solutions aligned with Force priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with procurement legislation and governance.

Skills

Tendering activities

Public sector procurement

Contracting knowledge

Stakeholder relationships

Attention to detail

Documentation quality

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a Commercial and Procurement Practitioner to lead tendering and advise on procurement across a varied contract portfolio. The role offers development within a supportive procurement team and opportunities to gain MCIPS accreditation while delivering value-for-money outcomes for stakeholders.

The post is 37 hours per week, with flexible working options where suitable, and a salary ranging from £45,765 to £49,716 per annum.