Procurement Officer

Job Introduction

Procurement Officer

Grade 9 - £39,152 per annum

37 hours per week

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a proactive Procurement Officer with experience in end-to-end procurement and a strong understanding of UK procurement legislation to support compliant, effective, and value-for-money purchasing across the organisation‑to‑end procurement and a strong understanding of UK procurement legislation to support compliant, effective, and value‑for‑money purchasing across the organisation

What Will You Be Doing? 

Reporting to Head of Finance, this exciting role will oversee the lead and management of the organisation’s procurement and contract management functions, ensuring all purchasing activity is transparent, compliant, and cost-effective. They will develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures, provide expert advice to stakeholders, oversee tendering and contract negotiations, and implement robust contract management frameworks. They will also monitor procurement activity, analyse markets, maintain accurate records, support audits, and build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to help deliver value for money and support organisational goals.‑effective. They will develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures, provide expert advice to stakeholders, oversee tendering and contract negotiations, and implement robust contract management frameworks. They will also monitor procurement activity, analyse markets, maintain accurate records, support audits, and build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to help deliver value for money and support organisational goals.

What Are We Looking For? 

Candidates should hold or be working towards a professional procurement qualification CIPS Level 4 or equivalent as outlined in the Person Specification, with proven experience of working within a regulated procurement environment and experience of advising stakeholders on procurement strategy and compliance 

What We Offer

The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on-site parking. 

The role also includes the following benefits:  

• Local Government Pension Scheme  
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme  
• Paycare Health Benefits  
• Occupational Health Services  
• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)  

 Please note: Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Closing date for applications: 5 March 2026

For an informal chat about the role, contact Joanne Coadey, Head of Finance by e-mail Joanne.Coadey@shropshirefire.gov.uk or by telephone to 017413 260200

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at work. We want to reflect the communities we service and therefore we positively welcome applicants from disabled people and minority groups who are under-represented in our Service.