Commercial And Procurement Officer

Here at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial and Procurement Officerto join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,024 - £36,648 plus benefits.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are not limited to firefighting. We also respond to a wide range of incidents, increasingly those that involve our rescue capability. We also work closely with other emergency services and our local authority partners to deliver an emergency response and protect our communities. 

Benefits you will receive: 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services discount card
• Use of our occupational health unit

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

About the role:

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Commercial and Procurement Officer. If you have a passion for ensuring value for money, impeccable contract and supplier management skills, and an ability of maintaining strong relationships while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal governance, this is the role for you!

Key responsibilities as a Commercial and Procurement Officer:

• Support all procurement activities across the organisation, from sourcing to contract management.
• Implement best practices to achieve optimal value for money in all procurement processes.
• Drive cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or efficiency.
• Ensure thorough adherence to legislation, regulations, and internal governance in all procurement processes.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers to ensure a continuous and collaborative partnership.

Closing date:  23:59 17 January 2024
Interview date: w/c 29 January 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Commercial and Procurement Officer, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!