Procurement Officer

About the Role

Are you an experienced procurement professional that would like to play an important role in transforming public procurement within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)?

LCRCA is driving up standards and procurement capability. As a Procurement Officer at the Combined Authority, you will find yourself at the center of an exciting and challenging agenda.

The work is varied, fast-paced and involves regular contact with internal and external stakeholders.  You will work closely with your team members to deliver effective services and key objectives.

You will have an opportunity to secure best value for money for all procurement projects and contribute to the achievement of LCRCA overall objectives in terms of social, economic and environmental benefits to our 1.6 million residents.

 

About the person

You will have:

• - A good understanding of public procurement legislation, procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy.
• - Proven experience working within a procurement role.
• - An understanding of how procurement activity is organised, commercial awareness and procurement skills.
• - Experience of contract and supplier performance management.
• - Good people skills and experience of developing and maintaining good relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• - CIPS level 4 qualification & experience within Public Sector experience

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.