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The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.
To provide procurement/commercial support to stakeholders through management of the departments most complex contract variations and most complex and strategic procurements increasing commercials influence of procurement and commercial improvement across FCDOs spend to improve value for money (VfM) and resulting impact for FCDO and its businesses.
The jobholder will work closely with internal colleagues to proactively seek opportunities to drive additional value and increase efficiency. Delivery in this role will rely on establishing the needs of the business and translating this into effective category based commercial strategies that enable the achievement of value for money, whilst also maintaining commitment and achieving outcomes relating to relevant policy and strategic requirements for the FCDO and HMG.
The jobholder will play a critical role in shaping and managing the categories, as well as building and maintaining an extremely high level of category expertise and procurement capability within the team.
This is a hands-on role, with strong strategic procurement, programme/project management and supplier engagement being critical skills, along with the requisite interpersonal skills necessary to lead, support and work with our stakeholders in line with the FCDO Commercial Strategy and the FCDO Values.
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Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Technical competence Understanding of the procurement lifecycle
Benefits
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
Please note any move to the FCDO from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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Selection process details
Candidates will be assessed using Success Profiles, please refer to the attached Job Profile at the bottom of this advert for additional information.
Application:
To apply for this job, please complete the online application process via civil service jobs. As part of this process youll be asked for:
An anonymised CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last three years.
A Personal Statement explaining your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the About You section of the Job Profile.
Applications will be sifted anonymously so please remove any biographical data that would identify you. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application through the online system.
If selected for interview this will be arranged directly with the hiring manager. Interviews and additional assessment activities will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the Job Profile.
The successful candidate will be asked to obtain the required security clearance (as outlined in the Job Profile) prior to starting in the role. Failure to get the required level of security clearance will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
Circumstances that may impact on obtaining security clearance:
Candidates with close links of heritage from the country/region where they are applying to work should be aware that security considerations will apply in relation to the FCDO’s duty of care to you (and your family), which may result in the FCDO needing to withdraw the offer of employment.
Applicants who feel any of the above may apply to them are advised to contact Personnel Security Team email esd.pst@fcdo.gov.uk (attaching the job description from this advert and a summary of your concerns) who can explain any likely security clearance limitations.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Job contact :
- Name : Abi King
- Email : Commercial.BusinessOperations@fcdo.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : resourcing@fcdo.gov.uk
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