At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and negotiate contracts to support Staffordshire Police's mission.
- Company: Join Staffordshire Police, a dynamic organisation committed to community service and improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, flexible working, and a robust pension scheme.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public service while developing your career in procurement.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong collaboration skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40838 - 47046 £ per year.
Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast‑paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
Commercial Services is an integral part of the Enabling Services Directorate at Staffordshire Police, and their purpose is to ensure our operational colleagues are supported with the correct tools to be able to deliver their critical jobs. The Commercial Services department currently consists of a team of colleagues working across Procurement, Purchasing, Insurance and Sustainability. There is currently an exciting new role within our Commercial Services Team, as a Senior Procurement Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for a Procurement Apprentice within the team of Procurement Officers, ensuring delivery of a robust and strategic approach for negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance and formulating procurement strategies.
- Act as a trusted commercial expert offering expertise for both strategic and transactional procurement, working closely with colleagues at all levels and attending key boards.
- Ensure value for money is achieved, and maintain compliance with all contractual work against public sector procurement legislation.
- Contract performance management of key and significant contracts, participating in supplier meetings to demonstrate value for money throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Coaching and supporting Procurement Officers, supporting Procurement Managers to get the best out of people.
- Report to the Senior Commercial Business Partner, who will support and guide you to ensure you are at your most able to deliver the full role.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme – Employer’s Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund
- Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible / Agile Working
- Sick pay scheme
- Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
- Access to health and wellbeing support
- Eye care vouchers
- On site Gyms
- Staff associations
- Reward and Recognition
- Blue light Card
- Training and development opportunities
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free Parking at selected sites
- Onsite catering facilities
- Access to Staff Networks
- Union support
- Financial products and services
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all under‑represented groups including Black, Asian, minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people with a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from under‑represented groups through targeted step‑in support and advice sessions.
For more information on Positive Action, please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk. For any recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk.
Application information
- Closing date: 3rd August 2026 Midday
- Interview date: TBC
- Residency eligibility: You must have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles.
Senior Procurement Officer in Stafford employer: Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional development. Employees in the Partnership Decision Team benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts the community, with opportunities for growth and training in safeguarding practices, all within the vibrant and diverse environment of Staffordshire.
