Procurement Specialist – Hybrid, Public Sector Impact

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Free parking

21-hour flexible working week

Hybrid working

Employee assistance programme

Training and development

Sports and social clubs; gym access

Job summary

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage day-to-day procurement activities and tendering, ensuring best value outcomes. The role includes reviewing contracts, placing orders, and monitoring supply chain issues, with a focus on accuracy in inventory records and stock levels.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organisational skills, and IT literacy, with a CIPS Level 3 qualification or willingness to achieve it.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and tendering to achieve best value outcomes.
• Ability to manage day-to-day procurement activities and place orders.
• Review contracts and framework agreements; monitor sourcing and supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and check stock levels with warehouse staff.
• Good working knowledge of sourcing and buying in a business setting; IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities and tendering to secure best value.
• Review contracts and framework agreements and place orders.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain inventory records with warehouse staff.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Sourcing

Inventory management

Communication

Organised

IT literate

Education

CIPS Level 3 (Diploma)

Job description

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage day-to-day procurement activities and tendering, ensuring best value outcomes. The role includes reviewing contracts, placing orders, and monitoring supply chain issues, with a focus on accuracy in inventory records and stock levels.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organisational skills, and IT literacy, with a CIPS Level 3 qualification or willingness to achieve it.