Procurement Assistant

3 days ago

Livingston, United Kingdom LHC Procurement Group Full time

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**What you will be doing**

As a Procurement Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting SPA's mission to be recognised as a centre of excellence for procurement in Scotland. You will:

- Engage in hybrid work arrangements, with flexible remote and in-office schedules.
- Collaborate with over 100 partner organisations, offering procurement advice and support.
- Ensure compliance with public sector procurement laws, offering guidance to partners and appointed firms.
- Manage projects efficiently from inception to contract award, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Represent SPA at various events, contributing to our strong community presence.

**What you need**

The following experience and attributes are **desirable**:

- A good understanding or awareness of Public Sector Procurement including the practices, rules and regulation.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations in Scotland.
- Experience of undertaking regulated procurement of goods and/or services on behalf of a public sector organisation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft BI and/or SAGE CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.

**Qualifications & Training**
- Degree or vocational qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Working towards CIPS Level 2 or above.

**What you get**
- Basic salary Scale 5 which starts at £26,421
- A non-contractual and discretionary annual bonus scheme is in place based on the achievement of personal and company targets.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit).
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Personal training and development plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Discounts.

If you're looking to make a significant impact in public sector procurement and possess the skills we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. Join us at SPA and contribute to our mission of improving lives and places in Scotland through excellence in procurement.

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