Senior Procurement Officer

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic procurement professional to shape the future of procurement within their team. The role involves delivering compliant projects, developing strategies, and building supplier relationships to meet service needs. Ideal candidates will excel in a collaborative environment and bring extensive experience in public sector procurement.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience using procurement and contract management systems and leveraging data for decision-making.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to build and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Natural collaborator who builds relationships and negotiates confidently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant procurement projects across the Directorate.
• Support procurements and produce clear, compliant documentation.
• Develop commercial strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with suppliers to shape demand and identify opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities align with governance frameworks.
• Champion sustainability and social value in procurement.
• Build relationships across the directorate and external partners.

Skills

Procurement systems usage

Research skills

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship management

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are building a procurement and contracts team that is forward-thinking, collaborative, and confident in driving change. Our vision is to create a function that's not just about compliance but about adding real value to our stakeholders. We want to be known for our ability to solve problems creatively, influence outcomes, and deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions for the communities we serve. This is a time of transformation for Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service. That means we need people who are comfortable with change, who bring fresh ideas, and who are ready to contribute. Whether you're leading complex tenders or supporting contract delivery, you'll be part of a team that's empowered to make a difference. We're investing in our people, our processes, and our partnerships. We believe that great procurement is about more than buying well. It's about building trust, driving innovation, and delivering public value.

About you

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of procurement at Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service? We're looking for a dynamic, curious, and collaborative procurement professional to join our Logistics & Resources team within the Community Safety Directorate. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will shape how we deliver smarter, more sustainable services across Fire and Rescue, Trading Standards and Coroners. You'll be a trusted advisor to our stakeholders, leading high value procurements and contributing to commercial strategies that align with our "Working Together for a Safer Gloucestershire" vision.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering compliant, procurement projects across the Directorate.
• Supporting procurements, producing clear, compliant documentation that delivers value for money.
• Developing commercial strategies and driving continuous improvement.
• Proactively engaging with suppliers and the wider market to shape demand, identify emerging opportunities, and encourage innovative solutions that align with strategic objectives.
• Ensuring procurement activities align with governance frameworks and are audit ready. Writing reports and supporting business case development.
• Championing sustainability, climate strategy, and social value in procurement.
• Building strong relationships across the directorate, council and with external partners.
• The Logistics and Resources department support the Council's Agile working policy and expect team members to work an average of two days a week in the office and to attend in-person meetings as and when required.
• Strong technical expertise and a proven track record in public sector procurement and contract management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience using procurement and contract management systems and leveraging data for decision-making.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to build and manage strategic supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement.
• A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships, influences outcomes, and negotiates with clarity and confidence.

Working arrangements and commitments

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise is to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of roles, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Legal and equality information

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Benefits and environment

• Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to relevant training and career progression.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to savings with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+), Young Employees Network, Black Workers Network and Neurodiversity Workers Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply).