Job Details
Grade: 8A
Hours: 35
Hourly Rate: £19.54 - £21.20
Salary: £35672.14 - £38701.64 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note interviews will take place on 24/02/2025. In-person attendance at interview is required.
Role Purpose
Scottish Borders Council has an exciting opportunity to join its Corporate Procurement Service as a Procurement Officer. Working as a member of a small team, a Procurement Officer is responsible for carrying out a broad range of procurement activities to deliver internal service requirements and contribute to the development and delivery of departmental strategies and objectives.
The Procurement Officer will interact with officers across the Council to understand their requirements and guide them through an appropriate and compliant procurement process, with appropriate support in place. They will be responsible for managing several concurrent procurement projects, which will range from Quick Quote exercises through framework call-offs to complex and high-value regulated tenders.
Candidates will have previous procurement experience, preferably in the public sector, and will ideally be qualified to CIPS level 4 Diploma. However, candidates with other relevant qualifications or who can demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to undertake the role are encouraged to apply. Please see the Recruitment Profile for full details.
The role is hybrid. Occasional attendance at the office will be required, especially at the outset of the appointment.
The Council may, at its discretion, offer an applicant the role of Procurement Assistant on a Career Pathway. This option will be available to candidates who do not meet all the essential criteria but can demonstrate sufficient skills, knowledge, and experience for the Assistant role as well as the potential to progress to Procurement Officer within 1-2 years of appointment.
The Career Pathway will consist of a structured training and development programme to achieve the necessary competences and an appropriate qualification, with automatic appointment to the role of Procurement Officer upon successful completion.
Essential Requirements
CIPS level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification
OR demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to undertake the role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Ryan Douglas at ryanthomas.douglas@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular, candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme, are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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