Procurement Officer, West Lothian Civic Centre, 510.18 - WEL10940

West Lothian Council current; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council invites applications for a Procurement Officer based at the West Lothian Civic Centre in Livingston. The role supports the Corporate Procurement Unit, delivering procurement services across the lifecycle, including market engagement, tender development and contract award.

The post requires procurement or supply chain experience and a willingness to work towards the CIPS qualification. Hybrid working is available, with part of the week at the Civic Centre.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain function.
• Willing to work towards the CIPS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver procurement exercises across the procurement lifecycle.
• Engage with suppliers and internal clients for market analysis and tender development.
• Lead evaluation, negotiation and contract award activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet service requirements and achieve best value.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder liaison

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

None

Job description

Procurement Officer, West Lothian Civic Centre, 510.18 - WEL10940

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

West Lothian Council is committed to delivering high-quality public services and ensuring that procurement activity is conducted in accordance with the council’s internal governance framework and all Scottish, UK and, where appropriate, international legislation governing public sector procurement.

We are seeking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join the Corporate Procurement Unit, supporting council services to deliver positive outcomes for the West Lothian community while achieving best value in all procurement activity.

Working as part of a team of procurement professionals, you will provide expert support, advice and guidance to suppliers, internal client departments, colleagues and external stakeholders, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.

You will play a key role in the planning and delivery of procurement exercises across the procurement lifecycle. This includes market engagement, supplier and spend analysis, options appraisal, tender development and evaluation, negotiation, and contract award activities. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop procurement solutions that meet service requirements while supporting best value, sustainable procurement and community wealth building objectives.

You should have relevant experience of working within a procurement or supply chain function and be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You should have achieved, or be willing to work towards, the relevant CIPS qualification for this role.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Hybrid working is available for this role, with part of the working week based at the council’s Civic Centre in Livingston.