Procurement Advisor
Guaranteed Interview Scheme applies to this contract
This scheme guarantees an interview to any candidate who is a veteran, a military spouse/partner, or is classed as having a disability under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria.
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Pay rate to Umbrella:
£Please ask for full spec
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IR35
: In Scope
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Security Clearance:
SC preferred/DBS accepted
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Contract Length:
End of January 2026
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CV Deadline:
22/08 @ 12:00pm
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Interview Process:
Face to face, 1 stage interview
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Location:
Flintshire – full time onsite – will reduce to 60% after candidate has implemented into role
Essential
• Full procurement lifecycle exposure/knowledge
• Category - Servicing maintenance experience
• Public Sector experience
• Pre-market engagement experience
• Experience in running procurements
• Tender management experience
• Contract awards experience
• Sourcing experience
• Experience of supply meetings, minutes, filing
• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels – working with multiple teams and levels, internal and external
• Good communication
• CCS Framework experience
Ideal/Highly desirable
• E-procurement system: Jaggaer, CPS would be beneficial (Not essential can be trained)
• CIPS would be advantageous, but experience is more key
• PA23 would be ideal but can be trained on this.
• Safety element experience (Not essential)
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
• Experience of the procurement of goods or services in any role
• Willingness to work towards and achieve level 4 Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) within a reasonable and agreed timeframe (we will cover your training costs and provide you study time)
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word and Excel
It will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or currently studying towards
Job Description
• Determine the appropriate commercial actions for requirements, including supply market analysis, draft strategy plans, contract management plans and facilitate key aspects of the delivery. Ensure all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy.
• Lead and/or assist in identification and collation of supplier data and critical suppliers to inform supplier deep dives, supplier strategies and roadmaps.
• Draft Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), Invitation to Tender (ITT) and contract documentation in accordance with the policy and legislation.
• Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £2.5M in accordance with set guidelines and conditions outlined in the individual's delegation letter and the policy.
• Communicate in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and Subject Matter Experts.
• Contribute to wider Commercial functional initiatives as required.
Role category
Category: Mainly dealing with Testing equipment, supply of the equipment, servicing and maintenance of the equipment