Procurement Manager

An opportunity has arisen within our Support Services Department for a Procurement Manager, based at Central Headquarters.

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide procurement expertise and leadership across all sections of the Fire Service which includes 22 fire stations, training centre, Central Command & Control, community safety, fire appliances, firefighters PPE, operational equipment as well as Fleet, ICT, Estates and Support Services.

To be considered for this role you will have previous hands-on experience of public sector procurement, ideally within a blue light organisation or local authority.

You must possess MCIPS qualification and be fully conversant with PCR's.

The key duties will include delivery of the procurement strategy, revenue and capital procurement projects, continuous improvement of systems and processes, management of a procurement team of three officers plus Central & Workshop Stores; as well as achieving Best Value outcomes.

Major procurements in progress include a new build Fire Station in Barnsley and replacement of Structural Firefighters PPE and upcoming vehicle replacements.

For more information about the role contact Michael Wood on .

A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained via the careers section on our website at or if you require a hard copy you can contact our Recruitment Team at or on .

Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 20 th July 2018

Interviews will be held on W/C 30 th July 2018

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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