Procurement Officer

Moray Council; Elgin; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a part-time Procurement Officer to assist in delivering corporate procurement services. You will support procurement policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide training within the council. Candidates should have significant procurement experience, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and be capable of managing multiple projects effectively. This role offers a salary ranging from £43,204 to £47,370 annually, pro rata, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in general Finance Procurement and/or Business Management.
• Computer literate with excellent MS Office skills.
• Flexible approach to new working practices and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of the Corporate Procurement service.
• Provide advice and support for the development and delivery of the Council’s Procurement Policy.
• Undertake the role of Lead Officer for corporate, national, and sectoral contracts.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Education

CIPS Level 4

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Council Headquarters High Street Elgin Moray, IV30 1BX

Salary: £43,204.20 - £47,370.05 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 21.75 weeks per year

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Description

The Procurement Officer is responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Corporate Procurement service, covering governance, accountability, guidance, support, project administration and training of council tendering and contracting processes.

Requirements

Provide advice and support for the development and delivery of the Council’s Procurement Policy, Strategy, Procedures and Guidance Library in line with regulations.

Assist in ensuring that the Section is adequately prepared for changes in regulations affecting all aspects of procurement and support the development of any resultant impact on procedures and processes.

Ensure all procedures and related processes are developed to deliver an efficient process and appropriately documented. To use these procedures to directly support departmental Lead Officers in allocated procurement projects.

To participate in the development and delivery of the Council Procurement Training Programme.

Assume the role of Lead Officer for appropriate corporate, national and sectoral contracts.

The Individual

Significant experience in general Finance Procurement and/or Business Management

CIPS Level 4 – or currently working towards CIPS Level 4

Computer literate with excellent MS office skills/abilities

Organised and capable of excellent time management

Knowledge of procurement processes

Understanding of finance control and administration including experience implementing new procedures

Flexible approach to new working practices and technologies

Working knowledge of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Team player, experienced in using own initiative and manage workload whilst accepting direction/delegation

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to relate well with all levels of staff

Excellent analytical and research skills

Works well under pressure to tight deadlines

Flexible and open to change to meet the needs and demands of the service

Closing Date: 1 August 2025

£22.92 per hour

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

For further information, contact Daniel Littlewood 01343 563138