Procurement Officer - MOR09319
Moray Council
Procurement Officer - MOR09319
£45730
Moray Council, Elgin, Moray
- Part time
- Temporary
Posted 3 weeks ago, 7 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 62a1e4047cb7452eb0d4ac703d40ff17
Full 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
Significant experience in general Finance Procurement and/or Business Management
CIPS Level 4 - or currently working towards CIPS Level 4
Computer literate with good spreadsheet skills, preferably MS Excel &; Word
Effective organisational skills including time management
Knowledge of procurement processes
Understanding of finance control and administration including implementation of new procedures
A flexible approach to new working practices and technology
Appreciation and acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative but willing to accept direction/delegation
Very good communicator - verbal and written
Ability to relate well with all levels of staff within the organisation
Analytical and research skills
Work under pressure to tight deadlines
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Ability to work in different offices dependant on service requirements, Disability Confident
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