Responsibilities
* To ensure that all commercial activity within your area of responsibility is performed to the highest standards, conforms to EU Procurement Regulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures and is monitored to ensure continuous improvement with the overall aim of obtaining best value for money
* To proactively participate in development and implementation of Category Strategies to ensure these fully satisfy LSL requirements
* To draft and issue ITTs/ITNs, contracts etc. and manage the associated procurement process up to and beyond contract award
* To negotiate contract terms, conditions and prices within delegated/licensed powers for Procurement activity with a view to delivering against the Benefits Realisation Plan
* Undertake contract/team administration as required
* Maintain professional standards and provide commercial support and advice to staff, stakeholders and customers
* To effectively manage the contracts within your responsibility by building strong working relationships with both contractor, customer, and colleagues where necessary
* To assist in setting targets and objectives for LSL and to support and monitor achievement against these
* Ensure Commercial MI is accurate and up to date and submitted on time.
* To actively contribute to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures, thereby supporting Team Leidos Transformation
* To mentor junior staff within LSL to facilitate their personal and professional development
* Continuing Professional and Personal Development to ensure currency with EU and Commercial Procurement practices and Regulations and maximise contribution to the business
Qualifications
* Strong business/procurement/contracting experience
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* Numerate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Trained in, and fully observant of, Good Distribution Practice (PGD) obligations and best practices
Skills Desired
* CIPS Level 4 or above
* Public sector contracting knowledge and experience (including application of EU Regulations)
* Knowledge of MoD procurement processes
* Experience of using e-procurement tools
* Full Driving Licence (desirable to facilitate supplier visits)
Clearance Requirements
* BPSS Pre‑screening required to start
* The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK's defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).
Benefits
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
* Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
* Flexible Working Scheme, Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. The employment package includes competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programmes, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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