Develop and manage commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force/PCC. Provide professional advice on technical commercial matters to a portfolio of senior customers to ensure that the capital and revenue budgets are spent in accordance with budget strategies and comply with Financial Regulations, Contract Standing Orders and Procurement legislation to protect the Force/PCC from financial and reputational risk. Summary of main duties · Lead and manage complex and strategic force procurement projects to ensure their effective delivery in line with customer requirements and timescales. · Manage strategic business critical contracts and develop and lead strategic partnerships with key suppliers to share risks and benefits · Develop and deliver procurement savings plans for specific categories in collaboration with the customer ensuring quantifiable cashable efficiencies are identified, prioritised, delivered, and reported. · Negotiate and influence stakeholders (internal and external) to deliver compliant contracts to ensure value for money is achieved. · Identify collaborative opportunities for regional and national projects to deliver savings and efficiencies through economies of scale. · Work with Customers and Contract Managers, ensuring contract performance is managed in line with KPI's and customer requirements are met or exceeded. · Develop and manage commercial and sustainable procurement strategies for specific categories and develop an action plan to deliver, in order to increase public confidence. · Develop and manage the performance of direct and indirect reports. · Drive excellent customer service to all stakeholders. Competencies/behaviours Please access the College of Policing website (via Google Chrome) and refer to the Competency and Values for a definition of the values and essential behaviours for each required competency level. Competency CVF Level Level 1 - Practitioner Level 2 - Supervisor/Middle Manager Level 3 - Senior Manager/Executive We are emotionally aware Level 2 We take ownership Level 2 We are collaborative Level 3 We deliver, support and inspire Level 3 We analyse critically Level 3 We are innovative and open-minded Level 3 Core values for ALL employees: Integrity Impartiality Public Service Transparency Experience, Education and Skills: Ideally between 4 and 6 of each (which will be used as Essential/Desirable shortlisting criteria) Essential: Previous experience of managing all aspects of high value category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies. Experience of managing or mentoring staff. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma & full corporate membership (MCI PS) Level 6 Graduate Diploma Excellent interpretation of Procurement legislation. Desirable: Understanding of the Police Force's operational needs for specific categories. Demonstrated experience of leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity and value