Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver the organisations commercial and procurement strategy. You will drive key initiatives that support the strategic direction of the service, ensuring effective routes to market and robust contract management. Working closely with Commercial Category Leads, you will provide guidance and oversight to ensure procurement activity is delivered effectively, transparently and in line with organisational priorities. You will also develop and communicate clear procurement plans so that colleagues understand requirements throughout the procurement and contract management lifecycle. In addition, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Commercial. As part of a high‑performing commercial team, you will champion continuous improvement in procurement processes and contract management, helping to deliver value for money and efficiencies for the organisation and the taxpayer. You will work with key stakeholders and partner organisations to identify collaborative opportunities across blue‑light services, while also supporting the identification and management of supply‑chain risks to strengthen organisational resilience. Everyone is welcome at CFRS and were committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team.
Qualifications
* Professional qualification and/or member of or working towards MCIPS (minimum level 5 completed)
* Professional Diploma - Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply
* Good knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and previous regulations PCR 2015, principles of GPA and WTO parameters
* Previous experience of the use of e‑tendering portals
* Commercial awareness within a public sector environment and the emergency services
* Demonstrable experience in examining, advising and negotiating on contracts
* Proficiency in Microsoft packages (SharePoint, Word, Excel) and familiarity with Teams
* Able to calculate and evaluate numerical data
* Able to advise, persuade or negotiate within the confines of the regulations
* In‑depth experience of an e‑tendering portal such as Central Digital Platform, Contracts Finder, Finder Tender, Delta e‑sourcing, Blue light, etc.
* Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise work and deliver to deadlines under pressure
* Demonstrable in‑depth experience of running and managing complex procurement processes
* Adept at working as a team member or working independently when required
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
* Competitive pension scheme
* Family‑friendly policies, including flexible working
* Hybrid working options – minimum three days per week office‑based
* Free on‑site parking (site‑specific)
* Access to Blue Light discounts at hundreds of retailers and events
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