Job description for Procurement Officer

Are you looking for a new opportunity to enhance your career in Procurement? Would you like to join a supportive team of professionals where you will the chance to develop your expertise in the role? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

This would be an excellent chance to expand your procurement knowledge, whilst providing support and knowledge to both our sites at Sealand and Stafford. Working within the public sector you will have to ensure decisions are in accordance with all MoD (Ministry of Defence), Government and procurement policies/legislation.

Want to hear what a current member of the team thinks?

“The Procurement team at DE&S Deca provides an incredibly welcoming environment. From day one, I have always felt valued and supported, and the team has played a huge role in helping me develop my skills. It’s a team where everyone is happy to share knowledge and support one another to achieve success.”

You will have autonomy to work, plan and manage your own workload, you will however have close support from your fellow team members and manager if required. This role will give you the chance to build rapport and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders/customers. You will also be required to engage with various internal and external stakeholders/customers. You will need a level of decision making required to test the market and the ability to be proactive and reactive to situations.

Once in this role, we will arrange for you to begin studying towards your Level 4 CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply), within a 12-month timescale. Study time and funding will be provided by DE&S, as well as additional training courses.

Interviews will take place face-to-face at MOD Sealand and will commence in the week commencing Monday 21st April 2025 (please note this is subject to change).

Please note: At DE&S Deca, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance (this is expected to be a minimum of 60%) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team and the projects you will be working on in more detail.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide Procurement support and advice using the appropriate strategies and routes to market.
• Obtain best value for defence by utilising existing Government frameworks.
• Manage tender processes and associated activities in accordance with MoD policy and legislation.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships, resolving invoice queries, delivery issues and monitor spend to assess year on year savings.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the wider Commercial team, drive continuous improvement and implement process improvements.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
•    Experience of the procurement of goods or services in any role.
•    Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
•    Experience of using a variety of IT software systems

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

•    Establishing the Sourcing Strategy Supervised Practitioner
•    Tender and Bid Process Supervised Practitioner
•    Making Effective Decisions CSBC 3
•    Communicating and Influencing CSBC 3

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £28,200, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,169 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills

Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

1. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
   Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.