Procurement Officer X2 1x Permanent and 1x Fixed Term

The Council has adopted a Category Management approach to procurement to ensure that its supplies, services and works are procured in a cost effective and efficient manner.

As a Procurement Officer you will play a critical role within the procurement service and are crucial to the success of this approach by contributing to the strategic delivery of the service and taking responsibility for a range of commodities within one of three categories of spend

As the council’s procurement expert for a particular category you will influence strategic and commercial decisions and lead procurement projects.

You will possess a high level of professional expertise, which would be demonstrated by the possession of the CIPS qualification. Candidates with extensive strategic procurement experience may be considered without the qualification but would be expected to work towards achieving it on appointment.

Essential

The post demands extensive technical, specialist and theoretical knowledge which will have been attained by achieving or working towards Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (Graduate Diploma), augmented by a period of relevant working experience demonstrating an excellent knowledge of procurement legislation, regulations, standards, procedures and techniques relevant to local government and of current issues facing local government. Proven experience in procurement operations is required, including specification writing, conducting the full tendering process through to evaluation and award of contract. Knowledge of modern procurement practices, including development of sourcing strategies, category management and e-procurement.

Experience of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of organisation and individuals, particularly in negotiating, tendering and challenging existing practice. Jobholder will attend internal and external working groups to discuss procurement best practice and the implementation of legislative changes.

CLOSING DATE 30th January 2019

INTERVIEW DATE 12th February 2019  

Position Title: Procurement Officer X2                

Directorate: Resources                              

Location: Midlothian House                                  

Contract Status: 1 x Permanent & 1 x Fixed Term until 31/12/2019  

Hours of Work: 36   

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday          

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,253.50 per annum.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please callto speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.