Job Description

Procurement Officer
Finance and procurement
Rosehill Headquarters
Full Time 36.5 hours
Permanent
Career Graded D-F - £30,333 to £47,056

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Procurement Officer to provide professional, proactive procurement support and guidance across the Force. Working closely with the Force Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring value for money, compliance with legislation, and the effective use of departmental resources.

This is a dynamic and influential role within a busy procurement environment, requiring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to lead complex, high-value procurement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage diverse, complex tendering exercises in line with WTO Directives and Public Contract Regulations, ensuring full compliance with legislation and Contract Standing Orders.
• Negotiate, construct and manage high-value procurement contracts that meet customer requirements and deliver best value.
• Provide expert advice to budget holders and senior managers on tendering procedures, financial regulations and procurement legislation.
• Proactively manage complex contracts, identifying opportunities for savings, efficiencies and improved value for money.
• Analyse spend data, identify patterns and contribute to future procurement spend reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate contract information on systems including Oracle Fusion, e-tendering platforms and national procurement databases.
• Support the Force Procurement Manager with high-value or technically complex projects, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Force at regional and national procurement meetings and lead on initiatives as required.
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports to support recommendations to senior leaders and decision-making forums.
• Ensure all relevant Health & Safety responsibilities, including risk assessments, are fulfilled in line with statutory obligations.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge & Experience
• At unqualified level:
  
  On appointment requirement to be studying for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma and / or some Procurement related work experience. Competence to undertake, manage and complete low value tenders to the value of £100K.Competence to engage with stakeholders and lead smaller procurement projects and support projects led by qualified and part qualified Procurement Officers. Ability to manage tenders through the tender portal. Ability to provide advice to managers on procurement processes ( see JDQ for more information)
• At part qualified level:
  
  Must hold CIPS Level 4 Diploma and be actively working towards Level 5 Advanced Diploma and / or equivalent Procurement related work experience dealing with higher value tender / projects in excess of £100K.Competence to undertake, manage and complete higher value tender / projects in excess of £100K.Competence to engage with senior stakeholder and lead high value enterprise projects across the force and where appropriate deputise for the Force Procurement Manager at Force meetings / projects. Ability to manage tenders through the tender portal and evaluate and moderate tenders with stakeholders Ability to provide an advisory and consultancy service to managers on all aspects of procurement including evaluation and moderation of tenders. ( see JDQ for more information)
• At fully qualified level:
  
  Must hold CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma and / or significant Procurement related work experience leading on high level / complex procurement projects of significant value. Competent in leading high level / complex procurement projects of significant value. Competence to deputise for the Force Procurement Manager at regional and national meetings / forums. Ability to manage tenders through the tender portal and evaluate and moderate tenders with senior stakeholders. Ability to provide an advisory and consultancy service to managers on all aspects of procurement including evaluation and moderation of complex tenders. Mentor and support Unqualified and part qualified Procurement Officers with procurement direction on workload. The postholder should have significant demonstrable experience across a broad range of environments within the procurement department of a large and complex organisation.

Important Notes

• Approval from your Chief Superintendent or Head of Department is required before applying - Internal only
• Staff currently in the internal re-deployment pool will be considered first.
• This vacancy may be withdrawn without notice.
• You must meet all minimum skills and qualification criteria at the time of application. Certificates must be provided; expected grades cannot be accepted.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms - HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

Application Guidance

Use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when preparing your 1,000-word supporting evidence.
Click here for the full JDQ
Click here for the Leadership Framework

A Note on Using Artificial Intelligence

AI tools can help with research and refining ideas, but your application must reflect your own skills and experience.

• Use AI for spell-checking or condensing word counts.
• Do not copy and paste AI-generated answers. We want to hear about you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from women and candidates from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our Outreach Team is available to support candidates from under-represented groups throughout the recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Contact: Outreach@merseyside.police.uk

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms - HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

A Note on Using Artificial Intelligence

AI tools can support research, structuring, and refining your ideas, but your application must reflect your own experience and capability.

• AI can help with spell-checking or condensing word counts.
• Do not copy and paste AI-generated content; we want to understand your skills, achievements, and potential.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from women and candidates from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our dedicated Outreach Team can provide guidance and support throughout the recruitment process for candidates from under-represented groups. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

To learn more about the support available, contact Outreach@merseyside.police.uk.