Procurement Manager

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

• Manage the Procurement team to deliver cost-effective solutions, ensuring maximum funding is directed to the OPCC / Chief Constable’s priority areas.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review current procurement practices and contracts , identifying and implementing innovative ways to deliver services through procurement.
• 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.