Procurement Officer in Ripley)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional emergency service organization is seeking a dynamic Procurement Officer for maternity cover. This role is crucial for ensuring effective procurement strategies and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The organization offers flexible working hours, health benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Agile working arrangements

Health & wellbeing services

Free car parking

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of end-to-end procurement processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong prioritisation and attention to detail under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to tender thresholds and UK procurement regulations.
• Deliver an efficient and effective strategic procurement service.
• Conduct spend analysis to inform sourcing decisions.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organisational skills

Effective relationship management

Problem solving

Adaptability in changing situations

Job description

Procurement Officer (Maternity Cover)

Contract Type: Temporary for up to 15 Months

Salary: £33,143 per annum - £37,280 per annum

Location: Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire

Hours : 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Closing date: 30 November 2025 (midnight)

Interviews: Week commencing 08 December 2025

About Us:

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we're more than an emergency service-we're a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it's responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We're proud to be one of the country's top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated 'Good' in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role:

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Officer who can contribute to changing our Corporate Procurement department. This is a vital role where your work has a direct impact on our ability to serve the public. While procurement may happen behind the scenes, it ensures our firefighters and employees have the equipment, services, and resources they need, when they need them. The successful candidate will work closely with all Heads of Departments to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, new processes and policies. A working knowledge of implementing contract management would also be beneficial. By securing best value for money and ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes, you'll be helping us stay operationally ready and financially responsible, supporting our vision to 'Make Derbyshire Safer Together'.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to tender thresholds and processes and assist departments and compliance with UK procurement regulations and internal policies. to comply with such regulations.
• Provide assistance to deliver an efficient and effective strategic procurement service.
• Provide a partnering approach to guidance and advice to employees of DFRS on Procurement and Financial Regulations and the best procurement route to follow e.g., frameworks, regional contracts or local procurement Proactively support the purpose and values of the Service; provide leadership and direction in own area of responsibility and by sharing best practice, across the Procurement function.
• Undertake spend analysis of DFRS historical spend in order to inform sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for savings.
• Make contributions to innovation and improving ways of working including exploring collaborative procurement and sourcing opportunities, by questioning, researching and actively developing ideas.
• Advise on the best procurement routes, considering environmental and sustainability factors.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Design and deliver compliant commercial solutions to deliver requirements effectively including relevant experience of end to end procurement processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including written and oral in a range of organisational situations.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, with ability to pay attention to detail whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective relationship management skills
• Working on own initiative as well as working with others
• Resilient in changing situations, problem solving and innovation

What We Offer in Return

• Flexible working hours
• Agile working (60% office based)
• Family friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, access to the services gyms
• Employee discount scheme, eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work.. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=986