Category Manager – Goods & Services (National Resilience)

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Category Manager in the Procurement team to oversee end-to-end procurement for PPE, equipment, projects and training services as part of a major asset refresh programme.

The role offers a 35-hour week with flexible working, fixed term until 31 March 2028, reporting to the Head of Procurement. A Diploma-level CIPS qualification is essential to apply.

Qualifications

• CIPS Diploma level or higher required.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement activities including PPE, equipment and training services.

Responsibilities

• Procure a portfolio of goods, services and works including PPE, equipment, projects and training.
• Manage procurement processes to meet tight timeframes.
• Ensure continuity and integration of new assets during the refresh programme.
• Take autonomy and responsibility for procurement work with minimal supervision.
• Support and develop colleagues within the team.

Skills

Judgement

Self-starter

People development

Education

CIPS Diploma

Job description

Category Manager post in the Procurement team at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, which leads the Long Term Capability Management contract supporting National Resilience, the government's fire and rescue response to major incidents. The role covers end-to-end procurement across personal protective equipment, operational equipment, works projects and training services during an extensive asset refresh programme. Fixed term to 31 March 2028 on 35 hours a week with flexible working, reporting to the Head of Procurement or Procurement Lead NR. A Diploma-level CIPS qualification is essential.

What the job involves

• Procure a portfolio of goods, services and works, including PPE, operational equipment, works projects and training services


• Manage all procurement aspects to deliver against challenging timeframes


• Ensure service continuity and the integration of new assets during the asset refresh programme


• Take autonomy and responsibility for the procurement work with minimal supervision


• Support and develop colleagues within the team

What’s required

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification at Diploma level or higher

Skills & knowledge

• Ongoing development of professional and technical judgement


• Self-starter who needs minimal supervision from senior colleagues


• Willingness to support and develop others

Other

• Working in line with MFRS values of courage, integrity and compassion


• Flexibility, accountability and initiative in the role

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements with a 35-hour week


• 23 days' holiday, rising to 28 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and additional statutory days


• Contributory Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution


• Free on-site gym


• Free, secure parking


• On-site canteen


• Health and wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme


• Support for professional development