Category Buyer ref 372229

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Scotland is seeking a Senior Category Buyer. The role offers flexible working arrangements and requires extensive knowledge of public sector procurement regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading competitive procurements. This is a temporary full-time position with a pay rate of £22.23ph PAYE or £29.24ph umbrella.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of public sector procurement regulations.
• Experience in leading competitive procurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive procurements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

Skills

Understanding of public sector procurement regulations

Experience in leading competitive procurements

Job description

Overview

Senior Category buyer

£22.23ph paye or £29.24ph umbrella

Working arrangements

Working arrangements – They are very flexible on this, and there isn’t a specific requirement to be in the office for any set periods of time – it will be based on business need. Our team covers the whole of the South West providing procurement services to Devon & Cornwall Police, Avon & Somerset Police, Dorset Police, Wiltshire Police and Gloucestershire Police, so candidates can be based anywhere in or around the SW.

Hours

Working week is 37 hours but this can be worked flexibly across the 5 days – part time would also be considered.

Responsibilities / Requirements

The main skills required for this role is a thorough understanding of public sector procurement regulations and experience in leading competitive procurements.

Employment type

This is a full time role on a Temporary basis

How to apply

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Equal opportunity employer

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Pre-employment checks

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Application response

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

Social channels

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.