Job Details
* 35 hours per week
* Permanent/Secondment Opportunity (2 years)
* Dundee
* Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 25 May 2026
* Salary: £48,180 – £52,158
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Procurement Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high quality, compliant procurement across the organisation.
You’ll lead and support the full end to end procurement lifecycle for designated categories of spend, from developing sourcing strategies and managing tendering processes through to contract award and contract management. Working closely with colleagues across the SSSC, you’ll provide expert procurement advice, help manage risk, and ensure procurement activity delivers best value and strong supplier performance.
You’ll also work with national procurement bodies such as Scottish Procurement, Scottish Government Procurement and Scotland Excel, promoting collaboration, compliance with frameworks and the sharing of best practice.
This role is suitable for secondment arrangements up to 24 months – at the end of the secondment the post holder will return to their substantive post and organisation.
What You Need To Succeed
You’ll have significant experience in a procurement, purchasing or contract management role, with a strong understanding of public sector procurement in Scotland. You’ll be confident working across a range of stakeholders, able to provide clear, professional advice and manage multiple priorities effectively.
You’ll Bring
* Experience of delivering end to end procurement activity
* Knowledge of procurement regulations and public sector best practice
* Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
* A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships
* A relevant qualification or commensurate experience (such as Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or SCQF equivalent)
About the SSSC
We are the regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland.
Benefits
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
Equal Opportunity
We’re a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who identify as having a disability or who are Care Experienced, where they meet the essential criteria for the role. We’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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