Procurement Officer

2 weeks ago


Scotland, United Kingdom Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 262374**Salary**:

- £33,120 - £37,936**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer- Band D**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- Procurement**Type of role**:

- Procurement and Contracts Management**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- ScotlandAbout the job

**Job summary**:

- This is an exciting opportunity to join the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Scotland’s only prosecution service. We receive reports about crimes from the police and other reporting agencies and then decide what action to take, including whether to prosecute someone. We also look into deaths that need further explanation and investigate allegations of criminal conduct against police officers.**Job description**:
**General Responsibilities, Activities and Duties**

You will be required to support the Procurement Business Partners and the Business to secure the goods, services and works that they require whilst also delivering savings and value for money from proactive contract management and effective contract relets; while also ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, guidance and control, with support from the Procurement Business Partner, you will have responsibility for contract management and procurements for COPFS.

COPFS are a large procurer of goods, services and works and utilise sources including frameworks, direct awards and individual contracts. The team has a focus on key commodity areas such as: banking services, electricity, taxi services, employee services, IT etc but also involves flexible working across wider commodity areas. You will be managed by the Procurement Business Partner and have potential line management responsibilities.

**Role Specific Responsibilities, Activities and Duties**

**Procurement and Contract Management**
- As a member of the Central Procurement Team (CPT) you will contribute to the implementation and delivery of the COPFS Procurement Strategy.
- Responsible for supporting the Procurement Business Partners with medium / high value, high risk, complex and business critical procurements.
- Ensuring adherence on end-to-end procurement processes
- Provide excellent stakeholder and supplier engagement, and collaboration with external partners, eg Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services (SCTS).
- As a first point of contact directing all enquiries appropriately.
- Support the effective functioning of the Contracts Database, provide reports and analysis on the Database and Finance systems to look at key benefits and avoid risk.
- Contribute to reports/briefings to facilitate decisions taken by senior stakeholders.
- Support the management of key suppliers/contracts across COPFS.
- With support, ensure effective compliance and delivery of contracts in line with appropriate policy and guidance
- Provide support for the delivery of COPFS business objectives and actively participate in and support the continuous improvement of the COPFS Procurement function, including processes, documentation and policy development.
- Support the development and implementation of sustainable procurement policies as part of the Public Service Reform Agenda and contribute to ensuring that Procurement plays a major role in delivering COPFS sustainability targets.
- Post holder may have direct line management and countersigning responsibilities.
- Post holder will be required to attend meetings with stakeholders and partners eg SCTS.

**Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role**

**Person specification**:
**Essential Criteria**
- Experience and understanding of the full end-to-end strategic procurement process, including tendering, supplier and contract management with clear knowledge of public procurement and EU procurement legislation.
- Knowledge and experience of using frameworks to establish contracts
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills with experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels to influence and maximise collaboration across COPFS.
- Proven track record in the delivery of procurement projects and programmes.

**Desirable Criteria**
- An understanding of the challenges and complexities of procurement in the Scottish Public Sector.

**Conditions of Post**
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Level 4 (CIPS) is desirable. If you have not achieved CIPS Level 4, you will be required to become CIPS Level 4 qualified and the timescale for this will be agreed on an individual basis.

**Benefits**:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:

- 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
- Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
- Employee Wellbeing Support with Me


  • Procurement Officer

    1 week ago


    Scotland, United Kingdom NRL Recruitment Full time

    Our client has a contract opportunity for a Project Procurement Specialist - Min 6 months. The position will be reporting to the Group Procurement Director. Location - Hybrid / Glasgow Office. The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading tenders, negotiations and for Capital Projects across the business and developing relationships with...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom NRL Recruitment Full time

    Our client has a contract opportunity for a Project Procurement Specialist – Min 6 months. The position will be reporting to the Group Procurement Director. Location – Hybrid / Glasgow Office. The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading tenders, negotiations and for Capital Projects across the business and developing relationships...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Dynamic Outlook Pty Ltd Full time

    These jobs were popular with other job seekers The perfect candidate will be repsonsible for evaluating suppliers, products, services , negotiating quotations and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-effective and of high quality. Duties & Responsibilities Process purchase requisitions / orders within purchasing authority Preparing plans for the...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    We're working with a local authority who are looking for a Procurement Manager with exposure to Commissioning and Public Health Services to review and retender a larger overarching social care and public health contract that has recently come to an end into smaller more targeted service area contracts. Location: South West based Authority Set-up:...

  • Procurement Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Scotland, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    We're working with a local authority who are looking for a Procurement Manager with exposure to Commissioning and Public Health Services to review and retender a larger overarching social care and public health contract that has recently come to an end into smaller more targeted service area contracts. Location: South West based Authority Set-up: ...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    **Scottish Ambulance Service** **Programme Management Office** **Senior Project Officer (Band 6)** **1 x permanent** **2 x 12 month Fixed Term** **37.5 hours per week** **£37,831 - £46,100 per annum** **Location: Negotiable** - Please note that one of the fixed term roles will report into the Finance Directorate with a particular focus on the...

  • Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Scotland, United Kingdom KBM RESOURCING LTD Full time

    Very excited to be working with a national charity to help them find a Finance Officer to join their team on a full-time basis. The client is the largest charity in Scotland operating in their field and are looking to expand the current finance team to help deliver their vision and upcoming plans. As the Finance Officer you will be responsible for ensuring...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom ARCA Resourcing Ltd Full time

    SENIOR BUYER / PROCUREMENT - ENGINEERING - BRISTOL/HYBRID SENIOR BUYER / PROCUREMENT (ENGINEERING) BRISTOL / HYBRID Roles : Senior Buyer / Procurement Location : Bristol / HYBRID ARCA is partnered with a rapidly scaling, high tech engineering business seeking to expand its procurement team by hiring an experienced Buyer. The successful candidate...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    MUST BE SCOTTISH QUALIFIED_ Commercial & Procurement Solicitor Are you an experienced Scottish Qualified Commercial & Procurement Lawyer looking for an exciting new challenge? Our client, a prestigious government legal directorate, is seeking a solicitor with a strong track record in Public Procurement and Commercial Law to join their team. The successful...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    MUST BE SCOTTISH QUALIFIED_ Commercial & Procurement Solicitor Are you an experienced Scottish Qualified Commercial & Procurement Lawyer looking for an exciting new challenge? Our client, a prestigious government legal directorate, is seeking a solicitor with a strong track record in Public Procurement and Commercial Law to join their team. The successful...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom ECO Magazine Full time

    Marine Scotland manages Scotland’s marine and freshwater environments, dealing with issues such as sea fisheries, marine litter, offshore renewables, and aquaculture. We have more than 700 staff around Scotland including scientists, mariners, enforcement officers, policy specialists, finance specialists and economists. We also currently have our own...

  • Engineer - Outfit

    2 weeks ago


    Scotland, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Outfit Engineer The role holder should have knowledge and experience of naval and / or commercial ship outfit systems with the experience to support system and spatial integration issues with other disciplines. Outfit includes the design or operation of:-• Deck coverings, Coatings, Insulation & Linings • Doors, Hatches and Scuttles • Accommodation...

  • Engineer - Outfit

    2 weeks ago


    Scotland, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Outfit Engineer The role holder should have knowledge and experience of naval and / or commercial ship outfit systems with the experience to support system and spatial integration issues with other disciplines. Outfit includes the design or operation of:-• Deck coverings, Coatings, Insulation & Linings • Doors, Hatches and Scuttles • Accommodation...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Orchard Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Our leading Douglas-based client are a well respected specialist Corporate Service Provider with an expanding portfolio. As they continue to grow, an opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to join their Finance team. The Account will support the finance team in the performance of the following duties: * Handle and arrange daily supplier payments working...

  • Buyer

    6 days ago


    Scotland, United Kingdom ESS Recruit Full time

    BUYER ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING INITIAL 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASED LIVINGSTON EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE ESS s client is based in Livingston. Well established, they are a high technology equipment supplier into a range of sectors; including, medical devices, electronics and oil and gas. This Buyer role is initially offered...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Artis Recruitment Full time

    Artis Digital has been asked to find a Digital Marketing Executive with a specific focus on PPC. It's an in office role, 5 days a week. As the Digital Marketing (PPC) Executive, you will be reporting to a senior member of the business in regards to Amazon, Google, and Meta . You will also be responsible for managing budgets, as well as picking up other...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    Our Vision for NHS Fife is that everyone can live longer, healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting. We will have a healthcare system with integrated health and social care, and a focus on prevention, anticipation and supported self-management. Thank you for your interest in our Fixed Term Supply Chain Assistant role within the procurement team of our...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Orchard Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Our leading Douglas-based client are a well respected specialist Corporate Service Provider with an expanding portfolio. As they continue to grow, an opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to join their Finance team. The Account will support the finance team in the performance of the following duties: Accurate review of significant volumes of supplier...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Orion Group Full time

    Job Title: Facilities Mechanical Engineer Our Client have a requirement for a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to initially assist with the procurement, installation, commissioning of various plant and equipment and to assist in getting ready for 24/7 operation. Some of the smaller, incidental equipment required for the factory shall be procured within the...


  • Scotland, United Kingdom Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel Full time

    Taylor Hopkinson is looking to appoint an Onshore Connections Manager for a leading offshore wind farm developer. Reporting to the Head of Onshore Engineering & Grid, the Onshore Connections Manager is responsible for the technical, regulatory and connection aspects of the project's electrical engineering scope. This includes integration with other...