Purchasing Officer – West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

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

Purchasing Officer – West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have great communication skills and attention to detail?
This is an amazing opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic organisation, where you will be responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities and tendering to achieve the best value outcomes.

We’re seeking someone who takes initiative to manage and deliver purchased supplies and services on schedule. This role involves reviewing contracts and framework agreements, placing orders, and spotting any issues in sourcing and the supply chain to help solve them. You’ll also work with warehouse staff to regularly check stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records.

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of general sourcing and buying of goods and services in a business setting, be organised and IT literate.

The successful candidate will possess a Diploma Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS Level 3) or be willing to achieve this qualification.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must also a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 21-hour flexible working week, hybrid working, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

If you have a passion for procurement and are looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you!