Supplies Officer
Role type
Police Staff
Contract duration
Permanent
Contract type
Full Time or Part Time
Department
Estates
Location
Headquarters Devizes
Grade/scale
W6 £29,844 \- £30,738
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Vetting \| Wiltshire Police
Risk assessed factors
Manual handling
Closing date
14/10/2026, 12:00
Job description
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers \- prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
About the role
Join our Supplies Department and play a vital role in delivering a customer\-focused procurement and financial service across the Force.
As a Supplies Officer, you will use your expertise in procurement contracts, financial regulations and supply chain management to ensure the efficient purchasing, management and distribution of goods and services.
Working as part of a collaborative one\-team environment, you will help deliver best value, maintain accurate records and stock controls, and support the smooth operation of the Force through effective procurement and financial processes.
What you will be doing
- Provide a professional and customer\-focused procurement and financial service, acting as a first point of contact for suppliers and internal customers.
- Process supplier invoices, including specialised and high\-value orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and contractual obligations.
- Raise and manage purchase orders for goods and services, ensuring orders, receipts and invoices are accurately checked and reconciled.
- Manage stock inventories, undertake regular stock audits, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate stock and pricing records.
- Research products, suppliers and procurement solutions to ensure best value and provide advice on the most appropriate purchasing approach.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contracted service providers, regional procurement teams and partner forces to support service delivery and problem solving.
- Produce and analyse purchasing, stock and financial data to support reporting, forecasting, budget monitoring and year\-end financial processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental systems and processes while providing flexible support across the Supplies Department as required.
- Experience of working within a finance, purchasing or accounts administration function.
- Experience of using computerised systems and databases to maintain accurate records and process information.
- Experience of processing orders, invoices and financial transactions with a high level of accuracy.
- Experience of raising, managing and reconciling purchase orders.
- Excellent career development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
- Flexi hours scheme
- Free On\-Site Gym membership
- Physical and mental well\-being support
- Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
*We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.*
Important information before you commence an application
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
- National Insurance Number
- Identification Detail e.g. passport
- Address information
- Referee information
- Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
- Tattoos \- you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
- A Passport style photograph
- A copy of your photo card driving licence
- A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
- A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
- A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
- Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
- Clear, colour photos of any non\-intimate tattoos
- Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
- Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
- Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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