Procurement Officer – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Procurement Officer
Grade 5: £33,699 – £37,280
37 Hours (Mon – Fri)
Multiple Vacancies (see below)
Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Lane, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

Are you passionate about the procurement sector and looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and welcoming organisation? Join Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) as a Procurement Officer where you will be responsible for the management of our small to medium supply contracts and our electronic supply catalogue. You will be the go-to point of contact for NFRS staff for the procurement of goods and services, ensuring that NFRS get the best value and efficiency.

As a key player in our procurement team, you will support major projects and gain experience working with a large organisation with multiple departments and locations that stretch across Nottinghamshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills while contributing to your local communities.

Apply now to start your procurement journey with NFRS!

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake procurement exercises aligned to Public Procurement legislation.
• Assist with tendering and tender management of major procurement projects.
• Manage the office equipment budget and other delegated budgets and report on monthly expenditures.
• Deputise for the Assistant Procurement Manager by supervising staff within the Procurement Department on a day-to-day basis.
• Use finance and procurement systems to maintain data integrity and run reports as required ensuring that payments are made when due.
• Manage procurement projects from inception to contract award.
• Pro-actively communicate with NFRS budget holders to ensure management of contracts.