We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Procurement to lead the strategic direction of the Procurement and Contract Management function.

The post-holder will be an experienced and highly motivated Procurement professional required to provide professional, strategic procurement advice to senior leaders including the Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable in order to support the corporate strategic vision and objectives.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing an annual procurement spend of over £40M, delivering professional contract management advice and support, and will lead a diverse team of 20 staff in a number of roles.  

What do I need?

The successful candidate will be a proven procurement change manager with a strategic approach and experience of procurement and contract management at a senior level, with strong technical and commercial skills, a customer focused approach and an ability to react quickly in a dynamic emergency service environment.

Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, educated to degree level with a minimum of three years post qualification procurement, contract management and supervisory experience, along with comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation is essential.

For further information please see the role profile role definition.pdf

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer up to 28 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations. 

Vetting level:

Management Vetting (MV)

Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.

Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts. For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Vacancy Contact:

To discuss the position in more detail please contact Mike Tait, Director of Finance, by email at mike.tait.4362@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.