INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC12: £50, - £56, Per Year with effect from 1st April .
North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth.
Creating modern, vibrant communities where people live, learn, work, invest and visit – is North Lanarkshire’s shared ambition for the future, as we aim to enhance the lives of people living and working here.
To enable our ambition, the Council spends circa £m per annum on required supplies, services and works from external partners. The Councils Corporate Procurement Team play an instrumental role in procuring requirements whilst enabling best practice and delivering best value.
As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, implementation and review of the Council’s Procurement Strategy and procurement policies and procedures. You will assist with the implementation of best procurement practise across the Council in a manner consistent with the Council’s Procurement Strategy and the ‘Review of Public Procurement in Scotland’.
You will be joining a Procurement Team which strives for excellence in service. You will have a degree or equivalent (CIPS Level 6 Diploma) in a relevant discipline, and ideally be a Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). You will have experience of tendering and contracting activity, including tender administration, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award. Additionally, you will have experience in the implementation and operation of electronic procurement solutions, e.g. Public Contracts Scotland, eSourcing Scotland and PECOS. Supervisory experience is also essential for the role.
You will ensure that Council’s requirements are legitimately sourced, utilising sound contractual and commercial arrangements which recognise and mitigate risk, in particular legal risks.
You will also fully support the Category Manager in leading and managing the procurement of all third-party goods and services within the commodity area to ensure that all aspects of procurement and supplier management within that category is carried out in a capable, thorough, and professional manner to achieve business targets and to realise best value for money.
You will apply a professional approach to the implementation of those policies throughout the procurement process. You will support a procurement planning process and deliver revenue savings, ensuring that the Councils e-Government strategy is embedded in the procurement process.
We currently operate a hybrid model of working. Accordingly, you will work between your home and the Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB.
Working Pattern:
Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.