Purchasing Support Officer

🌟 We're Hiring: 📍Joint Headquarters 🕒 Full-time Fixed Term Contract up to 15 months, 💼 Starting salary: £25,947 🛑 Closing date: 15/10/2026 Are you a customer-focused, organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering great service? We are seeking a Purchasing Support Officer to join our Finance Department at Nottinghamshire Police. 🚀 What you'll do

• Provide a customer-focused procurement support service, responding to enquiries and resolving requests efficiently.
• Process orders for goods and services through the Force financial system.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update accounting systems in line with policies and procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and colleagues regarding orders, invoices and payment queries.
• Monitor outstanding orders and support timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash and Force credit card transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Prioritise workloads effectively while maintaining high standards of customer service. 💡 What We're Looking For
• Experience working in a customer-focused administrative environment.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and processing financial or procurement transactions.
• Knowledge of computerised accounting systems, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of purchasing, sales ledger or financial administration processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Understanding of data protection and information management requirements. 🔒 Key Benefits
• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• A local government pension scheme
• On-site facilities including a gym and a canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card