Reed Secure is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions for security cleared professionals.

We require a Procurement Officer to cover an existing workload within Lancashire Constabulary, based in Hutton HQ, Saunders Lane (Office based).

This is an interim position for an initial 3-6 months with the potential to be extended, dependent on workload.

Job Purpose:

• To provide a high-quality procurement function to the Constabulary, supporting the Procurement and Contracts Manager.

Skills and experience needed to be successful in this role:

• Experience of negotiating and influencing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of interpreting and applying specific relevant legislation e.g. Procurement Directives and Public Contracts Regulations.         
• Knowledge of the National Procurement Strategies.
• Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement processes.
• Knowledge of Category Management based approach.
• Experience of market testing initiatives for goods.
• services and works of significant value. 
• Experience of leading high level spend / complex projects.         
• Experience of delivering projects in line with contractually agreed costs. 
• Experience and application of evaluation methodology tools for tender analysis.
• Experience of using e tendering systems.
• Experience of undertaking supplier engagement initiatives and high-level contract review meetings.         
• Experience in the production and analysis of management information in order to support procurement recommendations.        
• Experience of the preparation of reports and delivery of presentations in order to influence buying decisions.           
• Knowledge of the role the various stakeholders play within the procurement environment.
• Experience of initiating and recommending projects and initiatives to achieve value for money.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team, organising and prioritising own workload.      

This role offers a competitive salary of £14.17 per hour PAYE (Umbrella rate TBC) and you’ll be working via Reed who offer great benefits such as discounts, cashback offers and more as well as weekly pay.

Any offers would be subject to strict police vetting and right to work checks.

Please apply now and join us in loving Mondays!