Procurement Officer - JRN 16078

Band: Career graded 4 – 8 £23,100 - £34,833 (Increasing to £23,289 – £35,124 from September 2023 following a transitional pay award period)

• Leading on projects and contributing to the development and maintenance of contracting arrangements.
• Maintaining and maximising optimum value for money to deliver a flexible and high-quality service which supports the Force and OPCC (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner) strategic objectives.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers to ensure Procurement processes and existing contracts are managed well and continue to deliver value for money.
• Acting as the first point of contact for Procurement queries from internal and external stakeholders, to deliver value for money solutions.
• Supporting the Senior Procurement Officer on key projects.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Data Analysis.
• Carrying out market research.

Benefits:

• 26 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 3 years’ service and 30 days for 5+ years
• Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
• Flexi Time Scheme - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme
• Corporate Travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro
• Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• Also, to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and also enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme

Vetting level: Recruitment Vetting (MV)

Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.

If you have any queries with regard to the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk

If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

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Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities, and 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. Appointments are based on merit alone.