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.
About you and your experience
- 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.
What we offer
• 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
In line with the recruitment process, this vacancy was initially advertised as an internal opportunity for police staff applications only. Having completed that stage, the vacancy is now open to applications from both internal staff, officers and external candidates.
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.
