Senior Procurement Officer

Senior Procurement Officer

Programme Name: LCST

Location:

Bristol, UK

Pay Range: £32,600.00-£38,400.00

Leidos are seeking a Senior Procurement Officer within the newly established Leidos Europe subsidiary, Leidos Supply Ltd, part of the Commodity Support Services (CSS) team. The role provides commercial support and advice to both team members and other stakeholders through the letting and management of contracts, ensuring professional standards are maintained and achieving cost‑effective procurement for Team Leidos.

• Ensure that commercial activity within your area of responsibility meets EU Procurement Regulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures, and is monitored for continuous improvement to achieve best value for money.
• Proactively participate in the development and implementation of Category Strategies to satisfy LSL requirements.
• Draft and issue ITTs/ITNs, contracts and manage the associated procurement process up to and beyond contract award.
• Negotiate contract terms, conditions and prices within delegated/licensed powers to deliver against the Benefits Realisation Plan.
• Undertake contract and team administration as required.
• Maintain professional standards and provide commercial support and advice to staff, stakeholders and customers.
• Effectively manage contracts within your responsibility, building strong relationships with contractors, customers and colleagues.
• Assist in setting targets and objectives for LSL and support/monitor achievement against these.
• Ensure Commercial MI is accurate, up to date and submitted on time.
• Contribute to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures, supporting Team Leidos Transformation.
• Engage in Continuing Professional and Personal Development to stay current with EU and Commercial Procurement practices and maximise contribution to the business.
• Mentor junior staff within LSL to facilitate their personal and professional development.
• Be trained in, and fully observant of, Good Distribution Practice (PGD) obligations and best practices.

• Strong business/procurement/contracting experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Numeracy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• CIPS Level 4 or above, public sector contracting knowledge and experience (including application of EU Regulations), knowledge of MoD procurement processes and experience of using e‑procurement tools.
• Full Driving Licence desirable to facilitate supplier visits.

• BPSS Pre‑screening required to start.

• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays).
• Access to Flexible Benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, cycle to work scheme).
• Flexible Working Scheme.

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.