Procurement Officer

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom The Moray Council Full time
Job Description

The Procurement Officer is responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Corporate Procurement service, covering governance, accountability, guidance, support, project administration and training of council tendering and contracting processes.

Requirements

Provide advice and support for the development and delivery of the Council's Procurement Policy, Strategy, Procedures and Guidance Library in line with regulations.

Assist in ensuring that the Section is adequately prepared for changes in regulations affecting all aspects of procurement and support the development of any resultant impact on procedures and processes.

Ensure all procedures and related processes are developed to deliver an efficient process and appropriately documented. To use these procedures to directly support departmental Lead Officers in allocated procurement projects.

To participate in the development and delivery of the Council Procurement Training Programme

Assume the role of Lead Officer for appropriate corporate, national and sectoral contracts

The Individual

Significant experience in general Finance Procurement and/or Business Management

CIPS Level 4 – or currently working towards CIPS Level 4

Computer literate with good spreadsheet skills, preferably MS Excel &; Word

Effective organisational skills including time management

Knowledge of procurement processes

Understanding of finance control and administration including implementation of new procedures

A flexible approach to new working practices and technology

Appreciation and acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative but willing to accept direction/delegation

Very good communicator – verbal and written

Ability to relate well with all levels of staff within the organisation

Analytical and research skills

Work under pressure to tight deadlines

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in different offices dependant on service requirements

Closing Date: 19 April 2024

Starting Salary: £41,696.20

£22.12 per hour

36.25 Hours per Week

For further information, contact Janis Hepburn

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