SO 1/2 - Procurement and Contracts Officer

Cheshire Police (Cheshire Constabulary); England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Procurement and Contracts Officer to support procurement processes and contract management. The successful candidate will have experience in procurement, strong vendor management skills, and a relevant level 5 qualification or equivalent experience in business. This role involves enhancing value for money and collaborating across departments, including technology and finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision across various environments.
• Strong knowledge across technology, finance, estates, and human resources.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain procurement and contract management processes.
• Seek value for money and manage supplier performance.
• Provide advice on Force purchasing and contract activities.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

Vendor relationship management

Value for money assessment

Education

Level 5 qualification in procurement or business

Job description

We are recruiting to the role of Procurement and Contracts Officer in the Commercial Unit within Legal Services.

The purpose of the role is to work alongside Procurement and Contracts Manager to support and maintain medium value procurement and contract management processes for Cheshire Constabulary. In addition, to continually seek value for money, maintain relationships and performance manage suppliers and to provide advice on all areas of Force purchasing and contract activity.

You will be qualified to level 5 in a procurement or business related subject or have equivalent relevant experience. You would also have experience of Procurement and Contract management with a higher level of knowledge and minimal supervision required across a broad range of environments for example technology, finance, estates and human resources.

If you have any questions about the role, then please contact Jane Norton, Deputy Head of Legal Services (Head of the Commercial Unit), Legal Services department.