Procurement Officer

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is a local government body that was established to oversee strategic functions across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in the United Kingdom. The CPCA is responsible for a range of services and functions, including economic growth, transport, skills, and strategic planning.

The CPCA aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by promoting sustainable growth, improving infrastructure, and creating opportunities for employment and education. The authority's long-term vision includes making Cambridgeshire and Peterborough a leading region for innovation, economic prosperity, and social well-being.

Job Purpose

To work as part of the Procurement and Contracting team, supporting the wider organisation in meeting their procurement requirements, and to support the Head of Procurement and Contracting with complex procurements. To ensure all procurement processes are delivered in compliance with the Contract Procedure Rules of the Combined Authority, wider legislation, and transparency requirements.

Salary starting from: £36,648

Key Responsibilities

1. To provide effective procurement and contracting advice and provide support throughout whole life of the contracting process, individually, and with the supervision of the Head of Procurement & Contracting for complex procurements.

2. To provide and advise on the use of procurement templates, appointment and evaluation criteria, procurement timetables, and the provision of procurement documentation, with the support of llegal advisors in relation to contract documentation etc.

3. Ensure appropriate Governance is in place by:

• Ensuring compliance with the CPCA Constitution, Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations through the provision of appropriate advice and guidance to internal customers and key stakeholders.

• Actively promoting best practice procurement techniques within the stakeholder community to enhance a value for money culture.

• Providing advice and guidance relating to procurement regulations. Identify key areas of risk to potential procurement strategies

• Ensuring that appropriate audit trails are established per policies and procedures for all procurement-related activity, including adherence to the Contract Procedure Rules set out within the CPCA Constitution.

Please note: There are 3 positions available

To apply - click the "apply now" button or visit Linkedin, or submit your CV and Personal Statement to recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk by 9am on 30th September. Please note that if you are applying through Linkedin, you will separately need to send your Personal Statement by email.

If we do not receive your Covering Letter by the closing date, your application will not be considered.

Equal Opportunities:

As part of our commitment to promoting equality and diversity, we invite you to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. Your participation in this process is entirely optional. The information you provide will be kept within HR and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form

If you require any adjustments that would support your application, please reach out to the recruitment mailbox and we would be happy to help!