Role: Procurement Officer REF 106504
Contract Length: Until 31/03/2027
Location: Bristol (Travel when required 2/3 days per month)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £550 per day
Security Clearance: SC and Sole UK National requested
Spinwell is recruiting for a Procurement Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER
- Develop and implement commercial strategies for Category A and B Approval and support contracts.
- Support and develop new contract documentation including seeking client legal support and advice as required
- Lead the preparation and negotiation of contracts for acquisition and support phases.
- Liaise with the Single Source Procurement Support (SSPS) and Single Source Advisory Team (SSAT) to ensure compliance with single source regulations.
- Apply for and progress Cabinet Office Approvals via CAMS.
- Engage with the Cabinet Office and Commercial Assistance and Scrutiny Team (CAST) to align procurement activities with government policies and guidelines.
- Identify and assess the need for exemptions from standard procurement processes.
- Prepare exemption packs, including justifications, for submission to the Secretary of State.
- Prepare ITT and ITN documentation in accordance with client guidance and procedures.
- Manage the tendering process, including drafting and issuing invitations to tender.
- Prepare and post Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) Notices in accordance with and ensure compliance with the relevant procurement regulations including the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) and the Procurement Act 2023.
- Evaluate supplier bids and proposals, ensuring alignment with project objectives and value for money in accordance with Single Source Contract Regulations 2014 (SSCR) and Qualifying Defence Contract (QDC) principles where applicable
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure optimal outcomes.
- Provide commercial advice and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the acquisition and support phases.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of commercial activities and progress to senior stakeholders.
- Seek necessary approvals for Single Source Justifications including internal and legal input
- Support the development of business cases and approval documentation for Category A and B projects.
- Support contract amendments and variations as required.
- Conduct post-Contract Award reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future processes.
If you are a Procurement Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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