Procurement Officer - MOR10951

Medirest Signature; Elgin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading procurement service provider in Elgin seeks a Procurement Officer to assist with the Corporate Procurement service. Responsibilities include supporting procurement policies, developing training programs, and ensuring procedural compliance. Candidates should have significant procurement experience, CIPS Level 4 or working towards it, and strong MS Office skills. The role offers a starting salary of £43,204.20 for a part-time position (21.75 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Significant experience in general Finance Procurement and/or Business Management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and finance control.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of the Corporate Procurement service.
• Ensure procedures are efficient and well-documented.
• Participate in the development of the Council Procurement Training Programme.

Skills

Finance Procurement

Organisation

Time Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 or working towards it

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Starting Salary:£43,204.20

£22.92 per hour

21.75 Hours per Week

Proposed Interview Date:TBC

For further information, contact Daniel Littlewood 01343 563138