Procurement Manager

Salary: £45,718 - £50,788 per annum

Location: Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters (HQ), Ripley, Derbyshire

Hours: 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Head of Corporate Financial Services

Responsible for: Procurement Officers

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people.

We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do. 

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Manager to join our Corporate Procurement department. This is a vital role where your work has a direct impact on our ability to serve the public. While procurement may happen behind the scenes, it ensures our firefighters and employees have the equipment, services, and resources they need, when they need them. The successful candidate will work closely with all Heads of Departments and the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and implement effective procurement strategies and policies. By securing best value for money and ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes, you’ll be helping us stay operationally ready and financially responsible, supporting our vision to ‘Make Derbyshire Safer Together.’

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and implementation of the Procurement Strategy.
• Provide assurance on the provision of an efficient and effective strategic procurement service.
• Ensure compliance with UK procurement regulations and internal policies.
• Manage the Procurement function, including staff management and development.
• Advise on the best procurement routes, considering environmental and sustainability factors.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in managing and leading a team to meet organisational goals.
• Knowledge of UK and international procurement legislation.
• Experience in developing procurement strategies, policies, and procedures within a public sector environment
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) at all levels.
• Experience of end to end procurement processes
• CIPS Level 4 Diploma
• ILM3 or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4-9 or equivalent

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

What We Offer in Return

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working hours
• Agile working (60% office based)
• Family friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, access to the services gyms
• Employee discount scheme, eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

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

Please note as the role will be based at our Headquarters  in Ripley, successful applicants will need to undertake Police Security Vetting procedures at the appropriate level.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=957

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