Procurement Officer - REQ05086 - 449409

North Lanarkshire Council; Aberlemno; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Aberlemno is seeking a skilled candidate for a procurement role within the Education Project Team. The successful applicant will lead tendering activities and maintain oversight of procurement spend. Required qualifications include an HNC in a relevant subject and strong communication skills. The position offers a fantastic benefits package, including annual leave and career development opportunities. The team operates on a hybrid working model, requiring occasional travel throughout the region.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to cope with multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Council’s Contract Standing Orders and Financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role within various service areas.
• Lead on tendering and contracting activities.
• Assist in ensuring procurement activity is carried out within a performance management framework.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Procurement experience

Education

HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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• Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

Based within the Education Project Team, you will report to the Education Project Co-ordinator.

With an HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject you need to be an excellent communicator and have the ability to cope with multiple demands in a fast-paced environment and keep calm under pressure.

To support this role, you will require :

• To take a lead role within a number of service areas
• Lead on tendering and contracting activity, including tender administration, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award
• To take a proactive approach to service spend and maintaining an overview of the procurement activity within these areas
• Assist in ensuring that Education and Families procurement activity is carried out within a performance management framework
• Have a variety of procurement experience and knowledge
• Work in partnership with colleagues, educational establishments and other public sector organisations

Knowledge of the Council’s Contract Standing Orders and Financial regulations would be advantageous.

With excellent organisational and IT skills, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages, and be a clear written and verbal communicator, with the ability to analyse information and produce reports.

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Education and Families, who currently operate an agile model of home-working and office-based work. You may be required to travel throughout North Lanarkshire.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

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