At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead low value procurements and support the procurement team in various activities.
- Company: Join Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, committed to making Essex safer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, funded CIPS training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a Disability Confident employer, promoting inclusivity in the workplace.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in procurement with hands-on experience and professional development.
- Qualifications: Organised, commercially aware, and eager to learn about procurement.
The predicted salary is between 34434 - 37280 £ per year.
- What You Will Be Working On
- Lead low value procurements across a range of categories.
- Provide administrative support to the Category Managers and Head of Procurement.
- Support the delivery of procurement activity.
- Maintain and update procurement systems and databases.
- Act as the first point of contact for the procurement mailbox, triaging and responding to queries.
- Support compliance by publishing transparency notices under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
- Procurement Assistant
- Company: Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Rivenhall, CM8 3HB
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 5 Aug 2026
- Closing date: 27 Aug 2026
- Summary
Join Essex County Fire & Rescue Service and play a key role in supporting procurement that helps in making Essex safer together.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in public sector procurement within a supportive and professional team.
Our Procurement Team work in a category management structure and this role will provide vital support to the 3 Category Managers and Head of Procurement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop a long-term career in procurement, with support given for their procurement exams.
We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and keen to develop a career in procurement.
The candidate will have an appetite to learn, we will support your development through funded Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) training, structured learning in public sector procurement, and hands-on experience across a wide range of procurement activities.
What You Will Be Working On
Lead low value procurements across a range of categories.
Provide administrative support to the Category Managers and Head of Procurement.
Support the delivery of procurement activity.
Maintain and update procurement systems and databases.
Act as the first point of contact for the procurement mailbox, triaging and responding to queries.
Support compliance by publishing transparency notices under the Procurement Act 2023.
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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