Job Description

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Senior Procurement Officer (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in Andover, Wyton, Whittington or Glasgow 3 days per week



The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.



The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately 20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over 190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.



The MOD's aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK's security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.



To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost 53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.



The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.



DIO Commercial manages a number of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts on behalf of the Front Line Commands, many of which expire in the next few years and cannot be extended. The role holder will provide operational leadership to the team of commercial professionals responsible for designing, procuring and contracting for the replacement arrangements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in complex Category A procurements, with specific emphasis on hard and soft FM, ancillary services and construction. The role will engage with and seek to elicit support from a number of stakeholders, including Front Line Commands, DIO project delivery teams, other Government departments and wider industry and supply chain partners.



DIO provides critical construction, asset management and FM services to a range of military and civilian customers. The successful candidate will be working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding organisation, which offers excellent scope for career and personal development.



As a Senior Procurement Officer your main responsibilities will be:



Lead the Competitive Flexible Procurement process, including Dialogue Phases, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. Develop and maintain Commercial Strategies, supporting high-value, complex PFI replacement projects. Engage with Approving Authorities, including the Cabinet Office, to secure strategic alignment and approvals. Conduct market engagement, analysis, and reporting to inform Category A Business Cases and procurement strategies. Support the development and implementation of procurement processes for DWSP and associated contracts. Lead commercial workstreams internally and externally, including sourcing and procuring support contracts for DWSP.

Essential:

Cat A procurement Experience Procurement from Inception to award experience Procurement Regulations PA2023 CCS frameworks

Desirable:

CIPS Evaluation support

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.



This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



The MOD guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.