Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer Contract until 31/03 £ 500 - £550/Day Inside IR35 Bristol, Hybrid Clearance: SC We are seeking a Procurement Officer for our Government client based in Bristol. This role will be office when required, approx. 2-3 days per month. The Procurement Officer role will be an initial contract until 31/03 paying between £500 - £550/Day Inside IR35. This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Clearance: SC Sole British National Role Profile:

- Develop and implement commercial strategies approval and support contracts.

- Support and develop new contract documentation including seeking 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 approvals
- Identify and assess the need for exemptions from standard procurement processes.

- Prepare exemption packs, including justifications, for submission to the Secretary of State.

- Prepare documentation
- Manage the tendering process, including drafting and issuing invitations to tender.

- Evaluate supplier bids and proposals, ensuring alignment with project objectives and value for money in accordance
- 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 interested in the above, hit the Apply now button! Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, Contracts Officer, Procurement Officer, Contract Officer, Procurement Officer, Procurement, Tendering, SC Cleared, SC Clearance Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role!

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