Procurement Category Lead – Fire & Rescue (Flexible 35h)

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

23 days' holiday, rising to 28 after 5

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site gym

Free secure parking

On-site canteen

Job summary

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement across PPE, equipment, works and training, aligned with a major asset refresh. The role emphasizes delivering within tight timeframes and maintaining continuity while integrating new assets.

The post offers flexible working around a 35-hour week, with opportunities to influence national resilience contracts and develop procurement excellence within a supportive leadership framework.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification at Diploma level or higher.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision and independent working style.
• Ability to develop professional and technical judgement and skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for PPE, operational equipment, works, and training.
• Carry out procurement activities to meet tight timeframes.
• Ensure service continuity and asset integration during the asset refresh.
• Work autonomously, reporting to Head of Procurement or Procurement Lead NR.

Skills

Self-starter

Professional development

Mentoring / developing others

Education

CIPS Diploma or higher

Job description

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement across PPE, equipment, works and training, aligned with a major asset refresh. The role emphasizes delivering within tight timeframes and maintaining continuity while integrating new assets.

The post offers flexible working around a 35-hour week, with opportunities to influence national resilience contracts and develop procurement excellence within a supportive leadership framework.