Hybrid Procurement Advisor

at Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

• Job title: Procurement Advisor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £44,700 - £50,949 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Birmingham, United Kingdom

About the role

• Procurement Advisor leading and managing procurement contracts for West Midlands Police Finance Team. Supporting the Senior Procurement Advisor to meet procurement objectives and ensure compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• To provide assistance and support to the Senior Procurement Advisor to ensure the Contracts and Procurement Team objectives are monitored and delivered in line with the Joint WMP and WMPCC Procurement Strategy.
• To lead and manage a portfolio of procurement contracts from initial planning through to tendering, award of contracts and ongoing contract management whilst working within a small team of Procurement Advisors/Assistants to deliver savings opportunities.
• Identify and agree a programme of contracting activity for the contracts that they lead and support to ensure that all contracts are awarded correctly.
• Identify opportunities for improving best value and cost efficiencies.
• Assist in the development of detailed plans to meet efficiency cost savings targets.
• Conduct market, product, supplier and organisational research to establish a base of knowledge about existing and future requirements and potential opportunities.
• Support and assist the Supplier Relationship Manager to implement strategic supplier management processes to support the development of best practice, supplier relationships with the force and lead best value initiatives with key suppliers.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for goods, services and works in line with organisational statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of procurement strategies aligned with the National Procurement Police Statement, the Joint WMP and WMPCC Procurement Strategy and organisational objectives.
• Manage projects to ensure the delivery of Procurement/category strategy on time and within budget using recognised and approved methodology.
• Prepare and publish procurement notices, using the central digital platform (e.g., Find a Tender Service).
• Prepare and publish tender documentation and apply appropriate procedures under the Procurement Act 2023, including Competitive Flexible Procedure, Open Procedure, and Direct Award within the e-tendering portal.
• Lead the evaluation of tenders unit the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) criteria, incorporating whole-life cost, quality, and social value.

Requirements

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (minimum of Level 4 Certification) or equivalent degree
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Demonstrable experience managing public sector procurement projects within a regulated environment (e.g., local government, NHS, police, etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands
• Ability to develop and proactively manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders/ partners.
• Proven IT skills. In particular, the ability to use and exploit specialist Procurement Systems (e-tendering etc.)
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it pragmatically in a public sector context.
• Evidence of influencing and negotiating
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to concentrate on proactive, rather than reactive, outputs for post holders work.

Benefits

• Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
• Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme.