Procurement Officer
Grade 5: GBP33,699 - GBP37,280
37 Hours (Mon - Fri)
Multiple Vacancies (see below)
Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Lane, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ
Are you passionate about the procurement sector and looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and welcoming organisation? Join Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) as a Procurement Officer where you will be responsible for the management of small to medium supply contracts and our electronic supply catalogue. You will be the go‑to point of contact for NFRS staff for the procurement of goods and services, ensuring that NFRS get the best value and efficiency.
As a key player in our procurement team, you will support major projects and gain experience working with a large organisation with multiple departments and locations that stretch across Nottinghamshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills while contributing to your local communities.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake procurement exercises aligned to Public Procurement legislation.
* Assist with tendering and tender management of major procurement projects.
* Manage the office equipment budget and other delegated budgets and report on monthly expenditures.
* Deputise for the Assistant Procurement Manager by supervising staff within the Procurement Department on a day‑to‑day basis.
* Use finance and procurement systems to maintain data integrity and run reports as required ensuring that payments are made when due.
* Manage procurement projects from inception to contract award.
* Pro‑actively communicate with NFRS budget holders to ensure management of contracts.
Experience/Qualifications
* UK public sector procurement experience.
* Have (or be actively working towards) a formal Level 4 procurement and supply qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4 or CIPS Level 4 Diploma) or relevant experience.
* Experience in the management of contracts and budgets within a procurement and supplies environment.
* Effective communication skills with the ability to manage working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Good written communication skills with experience writing reports, interrogating data and using Microsoft Office software.
* Valid driving licence.
Why NFRS?
* Agile Working – mix office and home work to provide flexibility.
* Family‑friendly – flexible working patterns and part‑time options.
* Annual Leave – 27 days of leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
* Pension – access to a public‑service defined‑benefit scheme.
* Health and Wellbeing – wide range of support including Bupa cashback, Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated Occupational Health team; free access to an on‑site gym.
* Blue Light Card – discount card for emergency service employees.
* Development – formal and informal professional development opportunities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under‑represented.
NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and/or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026
Interview date: Week Commencing 18th May 2026
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