Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £ - £
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Working days are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
We are looking to recruit a permanent Senior Procurement Officer in to a busy team who deliver procurements for our Resources, Education and Health & Social Care Services.
Based in the Procurement Service within Finance and reporting to a Team Manager you will require to take ownership of the tendering process for a wide range of goods, services and/or works, including Mini Competitions, EU and Regulated procurement.
You will provide expert specialist procurement advice and guidance to suppliers, client departments, colleagues and external stakeholders, delivering a customer focused and professional service.
As well as a competitive salary, you will have access to all the benefits of working for a public sector organisation including flexible working options, hybrid or home working a defined benefits pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, a staff benefit scheme and a range of other initiatives which reflect our commitment to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.
Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
This position is being re-advertised, previous applicants need not apply.
Job Details
To deliver an efficient service safeguarding taxpayer assets and supporting services to effectively manage their resources.
Based in the Procurement Service within Finance and reporting to a Team Manager you will require to take ownership of the tendering process for a wide range of goods, services and/or works, including Mini Competitions, EU and Regulated procurement.
You will provide expert specialist procurement advice and guidance to suppliers, client departments, colleagues and external stakeholders. delivering a customer focused and professional service.
Responsible for the provision of high quality procurement, contracting and quality of services.