Procurement Analyst

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

Job summary

A regional police service is seeking a Procurement Analyst to deliver procurement services across five Police Forces in the South West. The role involves analyzing procurement data to formulate strategies that enhance value for money in policing. Candidates must have experience in procurement analytics and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Subsidised gym membership

Local government pension scheme

Flexitime

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement analytics and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to analyze and report on procurement data effectively.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work within the South West Police Procurement Department.
• Research, monitor, and analyze regional procurement data.
• Formulate effective procurement strategies.

Skills

Procurement data analysis

Strategic sourcing

Report writing

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, OtherPolice Headquarters, Gloucestershire

Salary: Grade 7 - Starts at £38,169 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £42,612 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 and invite you to 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 to work 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.

Want to know more about this role?

Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the role profile attached below.

If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:

Contact Information

Hiring Line Manager: Elinor VOWLES- Category Manager

Email Address: [e-mail]

Telephone Number: 07483 374967

What you get if you join us:

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• 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 with 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 £5).
• 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 well‑being 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).