Procurement Officer

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Dundee; On-site; GBP 38,300 - 42,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

32 days leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Health care package

Perkbox access

Job summary

Hillcrest Homes in Dundee is recruiting a Procurement Officer to drive procurement and tender activities across multiple sites, ensuring value for money and social value.

You will work with suppliers, monitor cost, service and quality, and help embed sustainable procurement practices across the business in a hybrid working environment with a strong focus on collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and tender activities within a public or quasi-public sector.
• Ability to monitor supplier cost, service and quality performance.
• Experience embedding social value and sustainable procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Support lead officers with tender activities and procurement processes.
• Work with Hillcrest staff, supply chain and partners to ensure value for money.
• Identify social value benefits and embed sustainable procurement practices across the business.

Skills

Procurement experience

Public sector procurement

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Hillcrest Homes is recruiting for a Procurement Officer

About the Department

Based in our Business Services Team, the Procurement Officer will play a key role in Hillcrest’s buying and contracting activities. Operating across a multi-site environment, the role will help ensure Hillcrest delivers high quality services and achieves value for money in all areas of procurement. We work hard to be an employer of choice and with a competitive salary, wide range of benefits including hybrid working, flexitime and a mission to help people live better lives, Hillcrest is a great place to work.

About the Role

This is a varied and interesting role which will require the successful applicant to work closely with other key staff throughout Hillcrest, its supply chain and partner organisations. As part of a small team, you will support lead officers with all aspects of procurement including compliantly running tender activities. As well as monitoring and managing supplier cost, service, and quality performance, you will help identify social value benefits and be instrumental in embedding sustainable procurement practices across the business.

About You

You should be a procurement or corporate professional with appropriate qualifications or relevant experience, as outlined in role profile. You should have an in-depth understanding of public sector procurement practices, governing legislation, and commissioning frameworks. Previous experience within the property development sector would also be advantageous. A solution-focused, skilled communicator, with strong business acumen, and the ability to influence and build strong working relationships at all levels is what we are looking for.

About the Benefits

• 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Family Friendly Policies
• Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
• Defined contribution pension scheme available (2 Options):
  • Option 1 - Contributions = 5% Employee and 3% Employer
  • Option 2 - Contributions = 8.5% Employee and 8.5% Employer
• Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at John Lewis, IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced Health Care Package including:
  • £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
  • £60 towards dental care
  • £75 towards the costs of eye related care
  • £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
  • £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
  • £200towards specialist consultations and investigations
• Unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments via AvivaSmart Health
• Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

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Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Homes do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.

Closing date for applications

Friday 24th July 2026, 17:00

Full salary & employment details

Location -HQ, Explorer Road, Dundee - DD2 1EG
Salary -£38,161.67 - £42,831.52 per annum plus company benefits
Basis -Full Time