Procurement Advisor (Permanent and 12 months FTC)

We currently have vacancies for 1 Permanent and 1x 12 month secondment/fixed term for the role of Procurement Advisor.

Introduction:-

To provide assistance and support to the Senior Procurement Advisor to ensure the Contracts and Procurement Team objectives are monitored and delivered in line with the Joint WMP and WMPCC Procurement Strategy.

To lead and manage a portfolio of procurement contracts from initial planning through to tendering, award of contracts and ongoing contract management whilst working within a small team of Procurement Advisors/Assistants to deliver savings opportunities. The role ensures compliance in line with relevant legislation including the Public Sector Regulations 2015 and/or Procurement Act 2023, while delivering value for money, transparency and social value in public procurement.

Identify and agree a programme of contracting activity for the contracts that they lead and support to ensure that all contracts are awarded correctly. Identify opportunities for improving best value and cost efficiencies. In particular, assist in the development of detailed plans to meet efficiency cost savings targets.

To conduct market, product, supplier and organisational research to establish a base of knowledge about existing and future requirements and potential opportunities.

Support and assist the Supplier Relationship Manager to implement strategic supplier management processes to support the development of best practice, supplier relationships with the force and lead best value initiatives with key suppliers.

Main Responsibilities:-

Strategic Procurement

Tendering and Contract Award

Contract Management

Governance and Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

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Prospective staff/officers must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

Selection Process

The selection process for this role will consist of the following elements:

Initial application

Shortlisting

In-person interview and short task

Benefit Statement:

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.

Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.

Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.

A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs

Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme.

Important Information:

Closing Date: Tuesday 25th August at 23:55

Interview Dates: Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 7th September 2026

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon you successfully passing medical checks, which may include a drug and hearing test.

Hours/Location: This is a full-time position working between core hours of 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. The role is hybrid working with 60% of working days on-site.

Contact: For further information email Ellie Talbot on ellie.talbot@westmidlands.police.uk

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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