Senior Procurement Officer

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Senior Procurement Officer
• Job Location:                    Tri Centre Fire Service HQ 
• Salary:                              £46,731 - £49,764 per annum 
• Hours per Week:               37.50 
• Contract Type:                   Permanent 
• Closing Date:                     10/07/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:    10865 
• This post is not open to job share

About the Role

Are you a commercially astute procurement professional ready to make a real impact?

We’re looking for a Contract and Procurement Manager to join Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS), part of the Community Safety Directorate. This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead on high-value, complex procurement projects that support our mission of “Working Together for a Safer Gloucestershire.”

You’ll be the go-to expert for procurement across the service, working closely with senior managers, officers, and partners to deliver best value and sustainable outcomes. From developing commercial strategies to managing a dedicated procurement team, this is your opportunity to shape the future of procurement in a dynamic and vital public service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes across Fire, Trading Standards, and Coroners services.
• Provide expert advice and support on complex tenders and contract negotiations.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with GFRS and council priorities.
• Ensure compliance with UK procurement law and council standing orders.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and social value through procurement.
• Line manage the Procurement and Contracts Officers.
• Represent CSD in working groups and strategic discussions.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in public sector procurement, ideally within emergency services.
• Skilled in managing complex contracts and achieving positive commercial outcomes.
• A confident communicator with strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Politically aware, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A natural leader who can build strong relationships and influence at all levels.

Essential qualifications:

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Working towards or holding CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent).
• High level of literacy and numeracy.

About Us

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A range of employee benefits including staff discounts and wellbeing support
• Safe, supportive and positive working environment
• Regular formal and informal support
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts 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
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
   

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mike Hammond - mike.hammond@glosfire.gov.uk

Interviews to be held w/c  - 28th July 2025.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Senior Procurement Officer - Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.