Procurement Officer - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Base Location: FSHQ and Homeworking
This is a great opportunity for an aspiring procurement professional who works in an existing procurement team and wants to take the next step in their career.
The post holder will be involved in major capex investment projects and the portfolio of procurement projects, primarily within the Property Services department, and will have the ability to develop and design the strategy with the Property Services stakeholder group successfully delivering their key objectives.
Primarily based at the Bradford headquarters site, the location is perfect for commuters and ideally located for residents of Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield and Huddersfield. Flexible working arrangements are in place and will be agreed with the successful candidate.
This role will focus on managing the procurement process for a variety of goods and services within the Property Services department (80% of the role) to deliver capital and revenue procurement projects from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities in this role will include:
> Engaging with stakeholders to scope requirements;
> Select compliant routes to market and contract modules to deliver compliant contracts;
> Lead and deliver the end-to-end procurement process - SQ, RFQ, ITT, Tender evaluation, contract award etc.;
> Work with the Head of Procurement to deliver compliant, commercial contracts that achieve VFM, savings and efficiencies.
Key skills and experience in this role will include:
> Professional qualification MCIPS Level 4 or higher (or currently working towards);
> Experience of delivering multiple public sector procurement projects from initiation to contract award.
> Experience of Property Services procurement is desirable but not essential.
We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym (use of gym will be available from 2024 due to the current HQ redevelopment).
For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is 14 April 2023.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.
Send to a friend Job title Procurement Officer - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Application closing date 14/04/2023 Location Huddersfield Salary Grade 6: £30,151 - £32,909 Grade 7: £34,723 - £37,621 (Progression to Grade 7 is dependent on MCIPS Qualification Level 4 or above) Package Blank Job category/type External Organisation Attachments Blank Job descriptionJob Base Location: FSHQ and Homeworking
This is a great opportunity for an aspiring procurement professional who works in an existing procurement team and wants to take the next step in their career.
The post holder will be involved in major capex investment projects and the portfolio of procurement projects, primarily within the Property Services department, and will have the ability to develop and design the strategy with the Property Services stakeholder group successfully delivering their key objectives.
Primarily based at the Bradford headquarters site, the location is perfect for commuters and ideally located for residents of Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield and Huddersfield. Flexible working arrangements are in place and will be agreed with the successful candidate.
This role will focus on managing the procurement process for a variety of goods and services within the Property Services department (80% of the role) to deliver capital and revenue procurement projects from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities in this role will include:
> Engaging with stakeholders to scope requirements;
> Select compliant routes to market and contract modules to deliver compliant contracts;
> Lead and deliver the end-to-end procurement process - SQ, RFQ, ITT, Tender evaluation, contract award etc.;
> Work with the Head of Procurement to deliver compliant, commercial contracts that achieve VFM, savings and efficiencies.
Key skills and experience in this role will include:
> Professional qualification MCIPS Level 4 or higher (or currently working towards);
> Experience of delivering multiple public sector procurement projects from initiation to contract award.
> Experience of Property Services procurement is desirable but not essential.
We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym (use of gym will be available from 2024 due to the current HQ redevelopment).
For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is 14 April 2023.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Procurement Officer - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service roles across Calderdale Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,151 - £32,909 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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