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Category Officer

REED Talent Solutions
Job LocationLeeds
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£29,179 - £32,160 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

About DefraDefra is the UK Government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. This is a particularly exciting time to join the Defra group.They are leading on much of the government’s work to protect the public such as flood defence, enhancing science capability, improvement of the environment and aiding in a successful transition from the EU.You will have the opportunity to contribute towards and influence the development of new approaches and policies on a wide range of issues affecting millions of people in the UK.What You Will Be Doing:

  • Leading the award and monitoring medium value/risk contracts in accordance with Defra’s commercial policies and procedures, whilst applying the full Commercial DNA.
  • Support the management and development of key supplier relationships to deliver exceptional performance in cost, service and quality
  • Build and sustain effective relationships with category customers.
  • Provide day to day advice on commercial issues and governance across the relevant category, taking full account of risk, exploiting commercial opportunities and maximising value of money and savings.
    • Benefits of the Role:
  • Flexible Working, An amazing Pension Scheme (up to 27.9% employer contribution),
  • Up to 3 days off per year for volunteering
  • Staff bonuses and recognition
  • Civil Servants are encouraged to have a minimum of 5 days of L&D each year. You’ll have access to Government Commercial College resources, Mentoring and Coaching,
  • Immense job satisfaction - see the positive impact of your work on communities
    • Skills and Experience - Essential
  • Leading and implementing medium sized (£50k - £500k) procurements projects through the end-to-end lifecycle - design (strategy and market engagement), procure and contract award.
  • Builds relationships and has experience of influencing stakeholders in a commercial environment.
  • Identifies business needs and manages procurement pipelines.
  • Provides advice and support on specification development, basic procurement strategies and pricing models, planning and implementation of procurement plans.
  • Experience of leading contract award negotiations and resolving dispute resolutions through negotiation.
  • Identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and sustainability benefits and delivering significant savings.
    • Experience- Desirable
  • Knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015)
  • Knowledge or experience of NEC/JCT/PSC suite of contracts and contract development
  • Knowledge of the category and advantage but not essential if demonstrating transferable skills
  • Grants roles - knowledge or experience of Government Functional Standards and best practice grants tools.
    • Technical - Essential
  • Knowledge of commercial related legislation, procurement policy, processes and documentation to deliver successful contracts and frameworks.
  • Experience in leading and implementing medium sized (£50k - £500k) procurements projects through the end-to-end lifecycle - design (strategy and market engagement), procure and contract award.
  • Good understanding of market analysis, pre-qualification and supplier vetting processes.
  • Knowledge of procurement tools and basic risk logs
  • Proficient in the use of Excel, Data analysis, collation, cleansing and presentation and reporting.
  • Expert in the use of E-sourcing tools and a good awareness of procure to pay systems.
  • Awareness and application of simple performance measures and KPIs.
  • Organised and logical approach to dealing with problems, setting clear actions and roles & responsibilities and monitoring progress
    • Technical - Desirable
  • Qualified to Level 4 CIPS or working towards Level 4 CIPS, IACCM/GCF Contract Management (Foundation) would be beneficial.
  • Other academic or professional qualifications, such as degree or Prince2.
  • Those that have yet to achieve one of more of the above qualifications will be expected to work to achieve these through structured development plans.
  • Alternatively you can demonstrate at least 2 years’ experience in providing commercial support across the commercial life cycle i.e. market/supplier engagement, procurement strategies, tendering and contract management.
    • Behaviours that will be tested at interview:
  • Making effective decisions
  • Working together
  • Leadership
  • Changing and improving
  • Communicating and influencing (lead behaviour)
    • Disability Confidence Scheme Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the job specification are guaranteed an interview. Selection will be on merit. If you wish to claim a guaranteed interview under the Disability Commitment, you should complete the Equality and Diversity section that forms part of the advert. It is not necessary to state the nature of your disability. Required skills
  • Government
  • Procurement
  • Stakeholder Management

    • Keyskills :
    Government Procurement Stakeholder Management

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