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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Procurement Advisor x 2 - (Inside IR35/PAYE) for a 6-month contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 4 days attendance in the Flintshire office, Monday to Thursday

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

PLEASE NOTE:

ALL INTERVIEWS WILL BE FACE TO FACE AND WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE FLINTSHIRE OFFICE SITE

As a Procurement Advisor x 2 - (Inside IR35/PAYE), your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide Procurement support and advice using the appropriate strategies and routes to market.
• Obtain best value for defence by utilising existing Government frameworks.
• Manage tender processes and associated activities in accordance with MoD policy and legislation.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships, resolving invoice queries, delivery issues and monitor spend to assess year on year savings.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the wider Commercial team, drive continuous improvement and implement process improvements.

Person specification

• Experience of the procurement of goods or services in any role.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience of using a variety of IT software systems

Essential:

• Procurement experience
• Buying experience
• Strong IT skills

Desirable:

• CIPS Level 4, would be desirable but is not essential.
• Public Sector experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.