Summary of role
As our Procurement & Supplies Officer you will report to the Procurement & Supplies Manager, provide the effective and efficient procurement of goods and services for Avon Fire Authority (AFA).
Your overall responsibility includes negotiating, managing and monitoring key contracts ensuring a good standard of service is maintained. You will operate in line with the Authority’s Corporate Procurement Strategy so that it meets Avon Fire & Rescue Service and corporate requirements and provides value for money.
This role benefits from the ability to work remotely, either at home or at another site within Avon Fire & Rescue Service area. You will be required to attend Headquarters 2/3 days a week which can be decided between the postholder and the line manager.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Responsible for purchasing goods and services, ensuring they meet the required specification, are fit for purpose and value for money. Ensuring compliance with legal and audit requirements at all stages of procurement. • Under the direction of the Project Leader and/or Head of Procurement, produce tender documentation for high value contracts, including analysis and evaluation. • Act as the subject matter expert, providing advice and support supplier improvement through training, tender submission feedback and offering advice and guidance to enable them to improve policies and procedures. • Carry out financial vetting of contractors for soundness and compliance with Financial Regulations and Contract Procedure Rules during the tender evaluations. • Develop and maintain relationships with supplier’s representatives and ensure that goods and services are obtained from the most appropriate sources so that the Service receives value for money at all times. • Ensure for each contract that the supplier has provided health and safety guidance, data sheets, business continuity/ disaster recovery plans, data protection policy and equality and diversity policy and that the information is passed to the relevant department. • Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
For the full job description and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/procurement-and-supplies-officer/
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