Position: Procurement Assistant
Location: Livingston Office EH54 - Hybrid Working (3 days office, 2 days home-based)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: Starting at £26,421
Are you an enthusiastic and organized individual with a passion for procurement? We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Assistant to join our client's team at their Livingston Office.
Key Duties:
* Provide general best practice procurement support and guidance to Partners, ensuring compliance with all applicable procurement regulations.
* Offer guidance on the use of procurement solutions and advise on awarding contracts through our procurement solutions.
* Enhance added value support for our partners through expert procurement knowledge and advising options.
* Support the procurement and delivery of procurement solutions in collaboration with the client.
* Ensure compliance with public sector procurement legislation and provide guidance to colleagues, partners, and appointed companies.
* Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of procurement solutions and promote them to stakeholders.
* Assist in regional tender evaluation activities and develop best practice procurement training.
* Engage with new suppliers for framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems.
* Provide procurement services to partners, including advice, support, and call-off services.
* Represent the client at internal and external events and provide guidance to companies interested in our procurement solutions.
* Maintain competence in relevant operating systems.
Requirements:
* Good understanding or awareness of Public Sector Procurement practices, rules, and regulations.
* Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations in Scotland.
* Experience in regulated procurement of goods and/or services for public sector organizations.
* Knowledge of Microsoft BI and/or SAGE CRM systems.
* Degree or vocational qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Working towards CIPS Level 2 or above.
* Competent in prioritizing workload, self-motivated, and good organizational skills.
* Resourceful, problem solver, and organized.
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build stakeholder and supplier relationships.
* Excellent written, analytical, and presenting skills with high attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.
* Confident, positive, and supportive attitude.
* Thrives on challenge and works well in a team.
* Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver workable solutions.
If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on a new challenge, apply now with your updated CV to join our client's team and contribute to their success!