Job Description
Job Description
The Procurement Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of the corporate procurement service, which includes governance, accountability, support, and project administration of certain elements of the tendering and contracting processes. This includes completing contract assessments, and quick quote reviews.
Requirements
Provide advice and support for the development of the Council’s Procurement Policy, annual report, strategy, procedures and guidance library ensuring alignment with regulations.
Ensure that all procedures and related processes are developed to deliver efficient processes and appropriately documented.
Assist and support the work of the procurement branch and finance service area in the delivery of the Council’s procurement services. This includes liaising with, advising and assisting procurement officers/departmental officers in the delivery of procurement activities, and handling enquiries.
Manage the contract register, conduct research and deliver reports, providing management data information for procurement reporting purposes, strategy, FOIs and other requirements.
The Individual
Significant/extensive work experience within a corporate, finance, or business-related service
Appropriate HND, degree in procurement or supply, or in a relevant-related business discipline
Microsoft Office suite
Research
Developing and writing procedures
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Analytical and research skills
Ability to 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
Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Starting Salary: £34,778.25
32.37 hours per week
£18.45 per hour
Proposed Interview Date: tbc
For further information, please contact Jamie Fraser, jamie.fraser@moray.gov.uk