Position Overview
Are you a strong communicator who enjoys engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across an organisation? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. Social Security Scotland are looking for a B1 Procurement Portfolio Officer. Procurement is much more than buying the goods, services or works the public sector needs. Colleagues in the profession balance cost, quality and time considerations. It’s also about ensuring we use our collective spending power to innovate and to deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes aligned to Scotland’s National Performance Framework. The role involves managing the procurement of public contracts across a wide variety of goods and services that support some of the most vital areas of government.
Responsibilities
* Leading end‑to‑end low‑ and medium‑value/risk procurements and supporting senior procurement staff on high‑value/risk procurements, ensuring compliance with legislation and optimising value for money while addressing Scottish Government.
* Engaging effectively and building good working relationships with a range of customers and strategic suppliers to deliver credible procurement projects.
* Providing advice and guidance on procurement policy and procedures and best practice to staff and stakeholders; responsible for communicating business issues clearly and concisely.
* Using appropriate procurement tools, techniques, best practice and systems in the procurement project activity, and supporting team members and leaders in managing the team MI and systems.
* Supporting Senior Procurement staff with contract management by preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and tracking action items.
* Working flexibly within the team, Division and across the Directorate to help deliver the organisation’s wider goals in line with the Directorate Plan.
Qualifications
There are no qualification requirements for this role; however the successful candidate will be expected to work towards a CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate once in post.
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