The Role
Post: Procurement Operations and Systems Manager
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 - £70,594 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 31 January 2025
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. From specialist support staff to operational roles, we are a diverse and welcoming community committed to supporting Londoners – will you join us?
The LFB is embarking on a multi-year transformation journey to provide the best possible service to London. This includes enhancing our procurement and commercial capabilities through robust systems, efficient processes, and a focus on delivering value.
To support this transformation, we are recruiting a Procurement Operations and Systems Manager. This pivotal position will form part of the Procurement Operations and Enablement management team, helping to shape the future of procurement at the LFB.
In this role, you will lead the implementation of SAP Ariba and establish a Procurement Operations Desk to enhance efficiency across requisition, purchase order, and compliance processes. You will also oversee catalogues and contracts management while driving service delivery excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of SAP Ariba.
• Establish and manage a Procurement Operations Desk, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Develop and upskill the team to deliver efficient operational procurement support.
• Oversee the management of catalogues, contracts, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations.
Requirements:
• Extensive experience in public sector procurement operations.
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing procurement systems, preferably SAP Ariba.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and SLA delivery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Requisition to Purchase Order processes and compliance frameworks.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Extensive experience in public sector procurement operations.
2. Proven expertise in implementing and managing procurement systems, preferably SAP Ariba.
3. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and SLA delivery.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of Requisition to Purchase Order processes and compliance frameworks.
Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 24 February 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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