DE&S Deca is a specialist part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) tasked with supporting a vast range of Defence avionics, electronics and components to provide high-quality, cost-effective support to the UK Armed Forces. We have a rich heritage as the MODs in house repair, maintenance, overhaul and upgrade service provider by offering innovative solutions to guarantee best value for Defence.
The DE&S Deca Procurement Team based at Sealand are currently seeking applicants for a Procurement Officer role to provide Commercial supervised practitioner level expertise. Conduct negotiations and cover routine aspects of the functions activities, including pre-sourcing analysis, contract sourcing, contract management, supply chain analysis, corporate activities, sales and disposals within delegated authority, in accordance with all MoD, Government and Procurement policies/legislation.
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months., + 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.
+ Ensure transactional activities are being performed on DE&S Decas ERP system and all activities within the team are carried out in accordance with the relevant DECA business processes.
+ Support and advise the business in its procurement needs using the appropriate strategies and routes to market.
+ Obtain best value for defence by utilising existing Government frameworks, draft Invitation To Tender (ITT) and contract documentation in accordance with MOD policy and legislation.
+ Manage tender processes and associated activities, including the organisation of evaluations and the key stakeholders involved.
+ Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £0.25M in accordance with set guidelines and conditions outlined in the individuals delegation letter and MOD policy.
+ Manage and support ad-hoc projects and capital investments.
+ Monitor and manage spend to assess year on year savings within contracts.
+ Drive continuous improvement and implement process improvements.
+ Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the wider Commercial team., + A Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) outlining how you consider your personal skills, leadership attributes, qualities and experience match the essential criteria.
Sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the following Technical Competences and Behaviours:
Behaviours
+ Making effective decisions
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Managing a Quality Service
Technical Competencies
+ Establishing the Sourcing Strategy
+ Tender and Bid Process
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and well organised candidate who can manage numerous tasks/projects individually and as part of the wider team. The individual will be required to engage with various internal and external stakeholders/customers.
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
+ Hold CIPS Level 4, or commit to begin study for CIPS Level 4, within first 12 months of employment and attend defence commercial professionalism courses to develop commercial skills and ensure on-going Continuing Professional Development.
+ Achieve Government Commercial Function (GCF) professional standard through Practitioner Level Accreditation Panel (expectation this will be part of development plan once CIPS Level
4 achieved and within 6 months of achieving CIPS Level 4).
+ Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and ability to use IT systems.
Desirable Criteria
+ Previous experience of delivering in either contract management or contract sourcing role is desirable., + Making Effective Decisions
+ Managing a Quality Service
+ Communicating and Influencing
Alongside your salary of £28,200, DE&S Deca contributes £8,169 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ 25 days annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
+ Flexible and hybrid working options
+ Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
+ Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
+ Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
+ Support for progression
+ Huge range of discounts
+ Volunteering days
+ Enhanced parental leave schemes