▷ (28/03/2025) Procurement Officer

Description Procurement OfficerProgramme Name:LCSTLocation: BristolThe Role:We are seeking a Procurement Officerto provide commercial support and advice to both team members andother stakeholders through the letting and management ofcontracts. As the Procurement Officer you will ensure that thenecessary professional standards are maintained for all commercialwork and further the aim of achieving the most cost-effectiveprocurement of requirements and deliver the benefits required byTeam Leidos under Logistic Commodities and ServicesTransformation.Main Duties and Responsibilities include:To ensurethat all commercial activity within your area of responsibility isperformed to the highest standards, conforms to EU ProcurementRegulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures and is monitored toensure continuous improvement with the overall aim of obtainingbest value for moneyTo proactively participate in development andimplementation of Category Strategies to ensure these fully satisfyLSL requirementsTo draft and issue ITTs/ITNs, contracts etc. andmanage the associated procurement process up to and beyond contractawardTo negotiate contract terms, conditions and prices withindelegated/licensed powers for Procurement activity with a view todelivering against the Benefits Realisation PlanUndertakecontract/team administration as requiredMaintain professionalstandards and provide commercial support and advice to staff,stakeholders and customersTo effectively manage the contractswithin your responsibility by building strong working relationshipswith both contractor, customer, and colleagues where necessaryToassist in setting targets and objectives for LSL and to support andmonitor achievement against theseEnsure Commercial MI is accurateand up to date and submitted on time.To actively contribute to thedevelopment of LSL tools, processes and procedures, therebysupporting Team Leidos TransformationContinuing Professional andPersonal Development to ensure currency with EU and CommercialProcurement practices and Regulations and maximise contribution tothe businessMentor junior staff within LSL to facilitate theirpersonal and professional developmentTrained in, and fullyobservant of, Good Distribution Practice (PGD) obligations and bestpracticesWhat does Leidos need from me? Proven experience ofbusiness/procurement/contracting experienceGood written and verbalcommunication skillsAbility to work as a member of a teamNumerateand proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointIt would bedesirable if you had: CIPS Level 4 or above, public sectorcontracting knowledge and experience (including application of EURegulations)Knowledge of MoD procurement processesExperience ofusing e-procurement toolsFull Driving License Desirable tofacilitate supplier visitsPre-Screening Requirements: BPSSWhat wedo for you:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success,UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offermeaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, andsupport for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthywork-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts,develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward schemeincludes:•    Contributory PensionScheme•    Private Medical Insurance•   33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilegeholidays)•    Access to Flexible benefits (includinglife assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy andsell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)•   Dynamic Working Commitment to Diversity:We welcomeapplications from every part of the community and are committed toa truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense ofbelonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, andproviding equal access to opportunities and resources foreveryone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonableadjustments during the application and selection stages please letus know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.WhoWe Are:The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation(LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a criticaleffort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. Theprogramme provides essential services such as storage anddistribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freightservice and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).Working together as Team Leidoswe are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain byproviding an integration of a complex mixture of services, at lowrisk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one versionof the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the wholepicture, as it is happening.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: youcan use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people youcare about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI,cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technologyfrontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspirechange.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one ofour core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinaryteam.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly foryears.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customersites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility towork smarter and align your needs andours.          People:Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves andgives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilstdeveloping. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunitiesto grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we investin technical academies, career rotations and a career developmentplans that enhance your future.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions:While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonablyanticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 daysafter the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:TheLeidos pay range for this job level is a general guidelineonly and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additionalfactors considered in extending an offer include (but are notlimited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity,alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (ifany), or other law.#Featuredjob