Procurement Manager

Police & Crime Commissioner; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; GBP 53 000 - 58 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public safety as a Procurement Manager. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, ensuring effective procurement processes that maximize value for money. You'll collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, driving improvements and innovations in procurement practices. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also a supportive environment for professional growth. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector while enjoying a range of benefits and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

26 days' leave plus bank holidays

NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Flexi-time and flexible working options

Public sector pension scheme

Travel discounts

Private healthcare

Employee advice service

Access to gyms and sports clubs

Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement, tendering, and contract management.
• Proven track record of achieving savings through procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Procurement team to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to ensure value for money.
• Review procurement practices and implement innovative solutions.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Business or Procurement

CIPS Membership

Job description

Salary : Band 11, £53,000 - £58,000

Location : Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking

Hours / Contract : 37 hours per week, permanent

Working for #TeamNPurposes at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime.

It takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and volunteers come in. As one of the largest police forces in England, we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms, offering you endless opportunities.

From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training, and time to carve out the career you've always wanted. As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing.

With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline, and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best. Above all else, here at Team NP, we offer you a career that is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of something that really matters.

The Role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a diverse range of people with different backgrounds, skills, and experiences to serve our force area effectively.

Think you have what it takes to help us make a difference?

This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Procurement Department as a Procurement Manager. As the Procurement Manager, you will oversee the Procurement department, supporting the Head of Procurement on procurement-related matters.

You will lead on key projects that contribute to the development and maintenance of contracting arrangements, ensuring maximum value for money.

You will deliver a flexible and high-quality service that aligns with the strategic objectives of the Force and OPCC.

What you'll do

1. Manage the Procurement team to deliver cost-effective solutions, ensuring maximum funding is directed to the OPCC / Chief Constable's priority areas.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal customers to ensure procurement processes and existing contracts are well-managed and continue to deliver value for money.
3. Act as the first point of contact for all specialist procurement queries from direct reports, budget holders, and senior stakeholders within the organization, providing cost-effective solutions.
4. Review current procurement practices and contracts, identifying and implementing innovative ways to deliver services through procurement.
5. Support the Head of Procurement in producing, developing, and implementing a procurement work plan that effectively serves the needs of the Force, developing centralised procurement policies and procedures, and adopting best practices.

What you'll bring

• Member of CIPS or equivalent procurement experience.
• Degree (or equivalent level qualification) in Business or Procurement or similar subject or significant demonstrable experience at a senior level in the aforementioned disciplines.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of procurement, tendering, and contract management processes.
• Good knowledge of contract law and all relevant legislation governing the supply of goods, services, and works to the Public Sector.
• Competency in planning and prioritising, covering critical activities, delegation, achieving deadlines, multitasking.
• Proven track record of achieving savings and service improvements through procurement, with experience of delivering change in a complex organization.
• Experience of applying risk management techniques.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment where everyone feels valued and their talents are fully utilised.

Appointments are based on merit alone. Interested to learn more?

For further information about the role, please contact Hayley Bradford, Head of Procurement, by email.

Additional Benefits

• 26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5+ years of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave
• Flexi-time and flexible working options, including compressed hours and remote work
• Public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Travel discounts, private healthcare, eye test vouchers, and more

We also offer extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders, and an employee advice service. Access to gyms at some stations, sports & social clubs, cycle-to-work schemes, and opportunities to volunteer in the community are also available.

Our application process involves an initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Employer. We can make adjustments during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

If successful, you will need to complete a Management Vetting / Security Clearance form. This role is permanent, subject to a six-month probationary period, and requires UK residency for at least 5 years for vetting purposes. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.