Role:
Salary: Band 11, £53,583 – £58,455
Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking
Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
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The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Procurement Department as a Procurement Manager.
As the Procurement Manager you will oversee the Procurement department, providing support to the Head of Procurement on procurement-related matters. You will lead on key projects that contribute to the development and maintenance of contracting arrangements, ensuring maximum value for money. You will deliver a flexible and high-quality service that aligns with the strategic objectives of the Force and OPCC.
What you’ll do
1. Manage the Procurement team to deliver cost-effective solutions, ensuring maximum funding is directed to the OPCC/Chief Constable’s priority areas.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal customers to ensure procurement processes and existing contracts are well-managed and continue to deliver value for money.
3. Act as the first point of contact for all specialist procurement queries from direct reports, budget holders, and senior stakeholders within the organisation, providing cost-effective solutions.
4. Review current procurement practices and contracts, identifying and implementing innovative ways to deliver services through procurement.
5. Support the Head of Procurement in producing, developing, and implementing a procurement work plan that effectively serves the needs of the Force, developing centralised procurement policies and procedures, and adopting best practices.