Assistant Procurement Officer

5 days ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Full time

We are looking for a Procurement Support Officer to work within the Procurement team.

About the role

This role is key in supporting the procurement team in the successful delivery of procurement activities. You will work with colleagues to ensure requisition processes operate effectively and adhere to transparency requirements for the service.

Your responsibilities will include offering advice and guidance to service areas to ensure compliance, maintaining the contracts register and requisitioning system, conducting data analysis, and providing training and advice to users on the procurement system.

About you

You are detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure, meeting deadlines without compromising on quality. Communication is one of your strengths; you can convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively. You are a team player, adaptable to the needs of the service, and able to use your initiative. You are resilient, solution-oriented, and strive to become an expert in your field.

You will have in-depth experience using Microsoft software packages and be able to manipulate and interpret data. Additionally, you will have extensive experience working in an office environment, preferably within procurement or finance.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Next steps

The selection process will take place week commencing 22 April 2024

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £27,803.00-£29,777.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford


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