Senior Procurement Officer – Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement across ICT, digital projects and corporate services. You will balance compliance with practical, outcome-focused decisions and bring fresh ideas to modernize the procurement function.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the organisation, shaping procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships and delivering value to communities served by the service.

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer – Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

About the Team

We are building a procurement team that is forward-thinking, collaborative and confident in driving change.

Our vision is to create a function that is not just about compliance, but about adding real value to stakeholders. We want to be known for solving problems creatively, influencing outcomes and delivering smarter solutions for the communities we serve.

Over the past year, we have strengthened procurement capability across Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service, improving governance, contract management, commercial oversight and strategic planning. Procurement is increasingly involved at the earliest stages of planning and decision-making, providing commercial advice and assurance across a growing portfolio of activity.

We’ve recruited some fantastic people and built a strong foundation, but we’re now looking for one final piece of the puzzle.

We’re looking for someone who wants to help shape the future of procurement, challenge conventional thinking and deliver better outcomes. Whether you’re leading a complex ICT procurement, supporting digital transformation, sourcing specialist services or developing commercial strategies, you’ll be part of a team that’s empowered to make a difference.

This is a role where your ideas, expertise and professional judgement will genuinely be valued.

About You

Are you our missing puzzle piece?

We’re looking for a dynamic, curious and collaborative procurement professional to join our Logistics & Resources Team. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will help shape how we deliver services across Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service.

You’ll be a trusted advisor, leading procurement projects, supporting strategic decision-making and helping to deliver commercial solutions that provide real value to the organisation.

The role offers a diverse portfolio of procurement activity, including ICT, digital, workforce development and corporate services. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with ICT and digital procurement experience, although strong procurement professionals with transferable skills are equally encouraged to apply.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and making things happen. Someone who can balance compliance with practical, outcome-focused decision making, bring fresh ideas to the table and help us continue developing a modern procurement function.

Contract type: Full Time