Location: Council Headquarters High Street Elgin Moray, IV30 1BX
Salary: £33,439.90 - £36,173.15 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 21.75 weeks per year
Work From Home: Hybrid
Job Description
The Procurement Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of the corporate procurement service, which includes governance, accountability, support, and project administration of certain elements of the tendering and contracting processes. This includes completing contract assessments and quick quote reviews.
Requirements
1. Provide advice and support for the development of the Council’s Procurement Policy, annual report, strategy, procedures, and guidance library ensuring alignment with regulations.
2. Ensure that all procedures and related processes are developed to deliver efficient processes and appropriately documented.
3. Assist and support the work of the procurement branch and finance service area in the delivery of the Council’s procurement services. This includes liaising with, advising, and assisting procurement officers/departmental officers in the delivery of procurement activities, and handling enquiries.
4. Manage the contract register, conduct research and deliver reports, providing management data information for procurement reporting purposes, strategy, FOIs, and other requirements.
The Individual
1. Minimum 3 years work experience within a corporate, finance, or business-related service.
2. Appropriate HND, degree in procurement or supply, or in a relevant-related business discipline.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
4. Research and developing and writing procedures.
5. Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
6. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
7. Analytical and research skills.
8. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
9. Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
10. Ability to work in different offices depending on service requirements.
Closing Date: 14 March 2025
Starting Salary: £33,439.90
Hours per week: 21.75
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
For further information, please contact Emily MacLeod at 07517 611580.
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