Procurement Analyst

Avon and Somerset Police; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Analyst to improve procurement services across multiple forces. The successful candidate will analyze procurement data and contribute to the development of effective strategies. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits, including training opportunities, gym memberships, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Subsidised gym membership

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Flexitime options

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor, analyze, and report on regional procurement data.
• Formulate effective procurement strategies.
• Manage third party spend effectively.

Job description

We are welcoming applications for the role of Procurement Analyst with Devon & Cornwall Police based at the following location(s): Avon & Somerset, Devizes, Wiltshire, Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset, Other Police Headquarters, Gloucestershire.

Salary: Grade 7 - Starts at GBP38,169 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of GBP42,612 per annum.

Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Type of employment: Permanent

Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker - Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer's workspace.

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.

About the role

We are recruiting come and join the South West Police Procurement Service, delivering procurement services to the five Police Forces in the South West. This is an exciting opportunity to join the department as we continue to deliver value for money through the procurement lifecycle, having a positive impact on the policing service we provide to our communities.

The principal responsibility of the Procurement Analyst is working within the South West Police Procurement Department, which provides strategic sourcing services to the Forces of Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The procurement analyst will research, monitor, analyse and report on regional procurement data, so effective procurement strategies can be formulated and third party spend can be effectively managed.

Contact

Hiring Line Manager: Elinor VOWLES - Category Manager

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What you get

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of GBP5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).