Procurement Assistant

Logistics Transport warehouse @Leidos

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Description Procurement Assistant Programme Name: LCST Location: Bristol, UK Are you ready for your next career challenge? Role Overview: The Procurement Assistant sits within the Policy, Governance and Development team within Team Leidos (TL). TL is the collective name for the various organisations delivering the Logistic Commodities and Services (Transformation) contract that was awarded in 2015

With the aim to achieve cost-effective procurement, storage, and distribution of commodities (General Supplies; Oils, Lubes and Greases; Medical; Defence Clothing; and Food). <a href="https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe/LCSThttps://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe/LCST</strong> The role supports the Senior Tender Compliance Manager in ensuring that all electronic tendering activity is completed efficiently and compliantly, maximising functionality and benefits of the eProcurement system, and provides support and advice to key stakeholders related to tender structure, process and compliance with all relevant regulations, including EU Regulations (Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR2015))

Working with other members of the Tender Compliance Team (TCT), supports the creation and adoption of best practice and innovative tendering approaches in order to deliver fully compliant tender outcomes which meet or exceed savings targets

Key Responsibilities: To ensure that all tendering activity is performed to the highest standards, conforms to PCR2015 regulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures, maximises the full benefits of the eProcurement system, and is monitored to ensure continuous improvement with the overall aim of obtaining fully compliant outcomes against agreed Category Strategies Commercial, Category and Commodity teams to develop Category (tender) strategies and ensure these fully satisfy compliant requirements for tendering To work with the Commercial team and TCT line management to support their drafting of tender documents and then manage the associated tendering process using the chosen eProcurement system up to Contract Award, including placing tender notices, running the full tender process, and facilitating a compliant evaluation and Contract Award Support Commercial in agreeing appropriate and compliant terms and conditions for all tenders, based on the approved master set Work with PGD to evolve terms and conditions where required, ensuring version control and compliance is retained and that all stakeholders approve any changes Prioritise own workload, and ensure that key deadlines are agreed with line management in order to support delivery in line with agreed tender issue and award dates Support, and lead where required, the Contract Approval Boards (CAB) Undertake eProcurement system and team administration as required Maintain professional standards and provide expert tendering advice as well as legal/compliance support and advice to other staff, stakeholders and customers To effectively manage the tender activity within your responsibility by building strong working relationships with both contractor, customer and colleagues where necessary To actively contribute to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures, thereby supporting Team Leidos Skills Required: Commitment to develop knowledge and experience in all above areas, and work towards CIPS Level 4 or above Continuous improvement and personal development skills Good written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills Highly numerate and analytical Ability to work as a member of a small team Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Good stakeholder management skills Good presentation skills Ability to prioritise and work flexibly Skills Desired: Working knowledge of Public Sector Procurement and associated EU Regulations Tender management experience Knowledge of eProcurement systems

Knowledge of MoD procurement processes Clearance Requirements: BPSS pre-screening required to start SC required for the role ​ Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference

We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent

Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Flexible Working Scheme Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture

We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs

Who We Are: The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain

The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD‘s materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs)

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK‘s defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth

For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening

What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe

We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions

Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world

You can inspire change

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team

We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years

Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing

We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others

At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better

This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good

You’ll fit right in

Original Posting: For U.S

Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above

Pay Range: £32,200.00-£37,900

00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law

About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16

7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025

For more information, visit www

Leidos.com

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision

That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits

Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work)

Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc

If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S

Federal Trade Commission

Commitment to Non-Descrimination 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

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