Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer (Senior Commercial Contract Officer)

Location
:
Northallerton, with the opportunity to work hybrid

Contract
:
Permanent, contractually employed by North Yorkshire Police

Hours
:
Full Time

Salary
: £41,487 – 47,046 (NYP Scale PO1-4-PO 3-6)

Closing Date
: 9am 13th March 2026

We are looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to join our well‑established and high‑performing Procurement Team.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to deliver a unified procurement service that adds real value across emergency services. In this role, you’ll lead on specific category spend areas and play a key part in delivering commercial strategies that support operational outcomes for both police and fire.

If you’re enthusiastic about public service, passionate about procurement, and ready to make a meaningful contribution, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and be part of a professional, forward‑thinking team.

• Lead and manage procurement projects, ensuring effective delivery aligned with strategic objectives.
• Take ownership of category spend areas, developing commercial strategies that support service delivery and maximise value.
• Provide expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, contract standing orders, and procurement legislation.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring contract performance meets or exceeds expectations.
• Identify and deliver quantifiable procurement savings and efficiencies through category management and collaborative opportunities.
• Analyse procurement data to reduce non‑compliant spend and improve service delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of procurement policies and procedures.
• Mentor and support Commercial Contract Officers, fostering professional growth and high standards of service.
• Champion excellent customer service and contribute to a procurement function that is agile, responsive, and aligned with organisational priorities.

• Be qualified to or working towards CIPS Level 5/6 or have equivalent experience.
• Have relevant experience in category management and delivering measurable procurement efficiencies.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of leading and managing procurement projects.
• Possess a solid understanding of procurement legislation and commercial governance.
• Be confident in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and project management.
• Be excited about working for North Yorkshire Police and contributing to public service.
• Bring a collaborative mindset and a commitment to supporting both police and fire services in achieving their goals.

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work‑life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme– secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme– access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave– 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Blue Light Discount– enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi‑Time for Staff Roles– tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership– opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks– connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services– access to resources that support your physical and mental health

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicants must have…