Overview
Role: Procurement Lead Salary: £55,656 - £59,132 per annum
This is a new and exciting role within the Procurement team. The Procurement Lead will take the strategic lead on the development and delivery of work plans and effective management of the Procurement of New Dimensions 2 (ND2), national capability uplift programme. By engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to align requirements with New Dimensions goals, the post holder will deliver fit for purpose contracts in a timely manner whilst always ensuring value for money.
Candidates must be members of CIPS and preferably hold an honours degree. It is expected that Candidates will be experienced in contract management and have strong commercial awareness.
Candidates will already possess a CIPS qualification whilst being accredited in transforming public procurement is desirable. Similarly, having previous experience of procurement for fire service or blue light applications is also desirable, but not essential.
This role is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2028 and are to be based at Service Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle, L30 4YD. Further information about the role can be found in the associated job profiles and person specifications.
Benefits
* Flexible, hybrid working arrangements based around a 35 hour working week.
* Flexi-time with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month.
* 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional extra statutory days added to the holiday entitlement.
* Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS.
* Excellent Health & Wellbeing services.
* Access to a free on-site gym.
* Free, secure parking
Details
Closing date: midnight, Sunday 30th May
Interviews: 16th / 17th June
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