Procurement Officer in Birmingham

Procurement Officer
Birmingham, UK

Why this role:

The Procurement Officer (PO) for Gambling Regulation will report directly to the Procurement Manager and support them with the delivery of a procurement service to the business. As such, they will be expected to provide support, advice & challenge on all aspects of procurement across all levels of the business.

The Procurement Team:

The Procurement Team play a critical role in ensuring the Commission, as a Regulator, operates within the framework of public procurement policy & its own internal governance, whilst delivering value for money.

Benefits we can offer you:

– Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution
– 26 days holiday, rising to 29 days after two years service (pro rata)
– Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
– Flexible working & family friendly policies
– Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
– Open, collaborative and people focused culture

Your responsibilities:

– Successfully manage and deliver procurement events across the entire procurement lifecycle in compliance with Public Procurement Policy and the Commission\’s Internal Governance. This includes successfully delivering procurements both under Public Sector Framework Agreements and competitive Tenders under Public Sector Procurement Regulations.
– Provide professional procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders, across all levels of the business, on all aspects of public procurement processes, providing stakeholders with support and being able to challenge where appropriate.
– Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships for cross departmental work.
– Review Finance business cases, completing the commercial elements, draft and complete procurement documentation (e.g. Tenders, Contracts, Evaluation documents), undertake Tender evaluations against predefined criteria and host tender evaluation moderation meetings.
– Track, monitor and produce Procurement Reports & Metrics (including responding to FOI requests), ensuring that the conduct of procurement within the business is compliant within its internal and external governance.
– Process procurement requests, using tools such as Topdesk, e-procurement / e-sourcing platforms, procurement message boards, Contracts Finder and Find a Tender services and effectively administrate Spend Control Requests.

What were looking for:

Essential criteria:

– MCIPS Qualified (minimum level 4) or qualified by experience in similar roles within government or regulatory organisations.
– Evidence of a track record of supporting colleagues with limited procurement/ commercial knowledge.
– Attention to detail, combined with strong analytic ability, particularly in evaluating financial information such as supplier price proposals.
– The ability to plan, manage and deliver the entire lifecycle of a procurement pipeline within agreed deadlines.
– Good communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work with, challenge and support staff at all levels.
– Strong IT skills, including in the use of E-Procurement Systems and MS Office.

Desirable criteria:

– The ability to understand Financial Information, such as Business Accounts and support Finance Business Partners with preparation of Departmental Budgets.

Your application:

We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website.

The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role.

The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of a job-related test (most likely a roleplay) and an interview consisting of competency and technical questions. To prepare for your interview, please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions. Successful candidates may then be invited to a final in-person interview.

The closing date for this role is midnight on 23rd March 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 31st March 2025.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account.

About us:

The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.

We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issue licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry.

Were proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognised the Commission\’s international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration.

Please apply if you want to be part of an organisation that is a force for good!