Procurement Officer - Public Sector

Job Title: Procurement Officer - Public Sector
Location: Livingston
Salary: £32,076.00 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Remote on Mondays & Fridays; In-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (subject to change).
Are you a seasoned procurement professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of Public Sector procurement? If so, consider joining our client's dynamic team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with 100+ partner organizations in Scotland, providing procurement advice using the client's products and Added Value Services.
- Ensure strict compliance with Public Sector procurement laws; offer guidance to colleagues, partners, and appointed firms.
- Foster deep understanding and promotion of the client's procurement solutions to diverse stakeholders.
- Deliver training and support on procurement, framework utilization, legislation compliance, and amendments.
- Contribute actively to pre-tender engagement and regional tender evaluation activities in partnership with the client.
- Offer comprehensive procurement services to the client's partners, guiding them in procurement decisions.
- Efficiently manage projects from registration to formal contract award.
- Oversee and enhance the client's own purchasing systems by onboarding new companies and optimizing partner offerings.
- Uphold a transparent audit trail for all procurement activities, ensuring utmost transparency and accountability.
- Represent the client at various events such as 'Meet the Buyer' events, product launches, workshops, and conferences.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Prior experience in regulated procurement of goods/services for Public Sector organizations, coupled with familiarity with Public Sector procurement practices and regulations in Scotland.
- Degree or vocational qualification, or equivalent experience; accreditation as MCIPS or working towards it (CIPS Level 4 or above).
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a procurement role, preferably within the Public Sector or housing domain.
- Familiarity with Microsoft BI and/or SAGE CRM is advantageous.
- Proficient interpersonal skills; ability to manage schedules independently; adept at using IT systems for information management.
- Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and achieve results.
- Commercial acumen, robust numeracy, and analytical ability.
- High motivation, positivity, and a supportive attitude; thrives in challenging environments; effective team player; adept problem solver.
Preferable Skills & Experience:
- Have a knowledge of Scottish Government Legislation and may have started studying towards a CIPS qualification.
If you are interested, please apply on this advert with your CV.