Senior Procurement Officer

Leidos; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is hiring a Senior Procurement Officer in Bristol, UK, to provide commercial support and ensure the highest standards in procurement. The role involves negotiating contracts, developing category strategies, and maintaining professional standards. Candidates should have solid procurement experience and good communication skills. This position offers a salary between £32,600.00 and £38,400.00, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement with hands-on experience.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Team player with a focus on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all commercial activity meets high professional standards.
• Develop and implement effective category strategies.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage procurement processes.
• Provide commercial support and maintain professional standards.
• Mentor junior staff to facilitate their development.

Skills

Strong business/procurement/contracting experience

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as a member of a team

Numerate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Public sector contracting knowledge

Knowledge of MoD procurement processes

Job description

Description

Senior Procurement Officer

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol, UK

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Role Overview:

Leidos are seeking a Senior Procurement Officer within the newly established Leidos Europe subsidiary, Leidos Supply Ltd, part of the Commodity Support Services (CSS) team within Team Leidos. Providing 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.

The Senior Procurement Officer may operate within any of the main Commodity teams (Clothing; Food; Medical Equipment and Consumables; Oils, Lubricants and Gases; General Supplies).

Main Duties and 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:

• Strong business/procurement/contracting experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Numerate and proficient in Microsoft 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 Desirable to facilitate supplier visits

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start

What we do for you

• 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)
• Flexible Working Scheme

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

£32,600.00-£38,400.00

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.