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Posting ID
PSR1JP00101985
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Ministry of Defence
Contract duration
6 months
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) we are looking for a Procurement Officer (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in Flintshire – 4 days p/week – No currently flexibility (Monday – Thursday in office. Friday from home)

 

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

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.

 

As a Procurement Officer your main responsibilities will be: 

  • Provide procurement support and advice, selecting appropriate strategies and routes to market. 
  • Deliver best value for defence by effectively utilising existing Government frameworks. 
  • Manage tender processes and associated activities in line with MoD policy and relevant legislation. 
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships, resolving invoice queries and delivery issues, and monitoring spend to track year-on-year savings. 
  • Develop strong working relationships with the wider Commercial team, driving continuous improvement and implementing process enhancements. 

 

Essential:

  • Experience with CCS frameworks. 
  • Contract drafting and writing. 
  • End-to-end procurement experience. 
  • Familiarity with tender processes. 
  • Strong supplier relationship management skills. 
  • Experience handling invoice queries. 
  • Experience using ERP systems. 
  • Procurement or buying experience. 
  • Relevant training will be provided where appropriate. 
  • Knowledge of Government frameworks is desirable. 

 

Desirable:

  • Experience with ERP systems such as Nexus or similar. 
  • CIPS qualification or working towards it. 
  • Proficiency in standard MS Office applications.

 

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, 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

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.

 

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