Assistant Procurement Manager

Job description

Assistant Procurement Manager

Department

Finance

Location

Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)

Rank/Grade

TVP Broad Band 3F

Salary

Link Grade: Band 3F entry level circa £32,339 per annum, rising to Band 3G circa £36,474, on commencement of Level 4 CIPS studies, plus benefits

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Type of Contract

Permanent

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Job Advert

An opportunity to join the Thames Valley Police Procurement team as an Assistant Procurement Manager, where you will play a key role in supporting strategic sourcing within the Operational Category, managing existing contracts and ensuring operational efficiency and cost savings are provided to the force.

Working within the Procurement Services Team Operational Category the overall purpose of the role is to undertake all day to day tendering and commercial contract management activities in line with national regulations, local financial instructions, objectives and the procurement service performance indicators ensuring that designated contracts with 3rd party suppliers are proactively managed to maximise benefits for the force, while effectively identifying and mitigating commercial, operational and compliance risks. The role supports the delivery of strategic objectives by ensuring that supplier performance, contractual obligations, and service outcomes are consistently achieved and improved upon. The Operational Category encompasses but is not limited to Uniform, Physical Forensics, Catering, Custody, Healthcare and First Aid requirements across the Force. Significant changes to the structure of UK Police Forces are coming and this is an exciting time to join a proactive procurement team that will be involved in the development and evolution of local and national procurement strategy.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at quoting reference 23784. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6 September 2026

Find out more about our roles

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more .

Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be .

Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

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