DFID Head of programme sourcing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Department for International Development’s ambitious procurement team.

The Department for International Development (DFID )is the British government department leading the UK’s effort in the fight against world poverty.  This means tackling diverse challenges such as improving access to healthcare and education and helping to bring peace and stability to conflict affected states.  To maximise our impact we are committed to getting best value for money from every pound of UK aid that we spend.

We are involved in the procurement of a wide range of goods and services, including managing OJEU competitions to appoint suppliers with the expertise to design and deliver international development projects overseas.  We are also developing and implementing category strategies and framework agreements for key areas of spend and working to help DFID manage major supplier relationships more effectively.

We recognise the value and impact of best practice procurement and have an ambitious transformation agenda.  We are looking for talented people to join us and apply their procurement skills in a truly global environment.  This is a challenging but highly rewarding role which offers a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

We have a permanent vacancy for the Head of Programme Sourcing.  This role offers the opportunity to head up a great team who work together to play a crucial role in DFID’s delivery of aid and international development assistance.  The role may require occasional travel within the UK and overseas, mainly to DFID Country Offices in Africa and Asia.

The procurement team is based at the DFID office in East Kilbride.  Hairmyres train station is 2 minutes walk away, providing a regular service to Glasgow Central (a journey of around 20 minutes), and there is plenty of free parking on-site.  Facilities on-site include a staff restaurant and a gym and there are also shops and restaurants nearby.

The closing date for applications is 4 February 2013

For further information and to apply please visit www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs

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LAST UPDATED: 27 DEC 2012