Sourcing Officer

• Ensure commercial activities are conducted in line with existing strategies and assist in the creation of procurement strategies for new contracts.
• Prepare tender documentation such as Invitation to Tenders for framework further competitions and below PCR threshold procurements and assist in the preparation of documentation relating to above PCR threshold procurements.
• Participate in and moderate tender evaluation exercises and prepare contract award recommendation reports.
• Have knowledge of contract terms and conditions to ensure that contract management can be delivered effectively.
• Have knowledge of, and the ability to apply, relevant government requirements to procurement processes such as Playbooks and Procurement Policy Notes.
• Maintain an awareness of suppliers and services in order to support the needs of the business.
• Create and maintain suitable records to meet internal and statutory requirements.
• Carry out commercial reporting requirements for internal and external sources.
• Follow the business processes that support the Commercial and Contract Management Team as defined in the NWS Management System.
• Support the NDA Collaborative Procurement programme.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the supply chain.
• Work as part of a team to provide an efficient procurement and contract management service to the company.
• Deputise for the Senior Procurement Officer or Sourcing Manager where required.

The role is primarily procurement focussed, though there may be elements of contract management. These include:

• Day-to-day management of a portfolio of bronze or transactional contracts
• Management of contracts and contractor relationships through the contract lifecycle to ensure delivery of contract obligations to time, quality and cost
• Preparing contract documents and records for configuration control and archiving purposes