Procurement Assistant - Council Headquarters

Job Details

Grade: 6A

Hourly Rate: £16.56 - £17.91

Salary: £30,224.70 - £32,688.45 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35

Interviews for this role will take place on 13th April 2026

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Council have an exciting opportunity to join its Corporate Procurement Service as a Procurement Assistant. Working as a member of a small team, a Procurement Assistant will carry out low value/low risk procurements, support transactional procurement activities and contribute to the development and delivery of departmental strategies and objectives.

Applicants must have a procurement-related qualification (e.g. SVQ3, CIPS level 2 certificate) or will be able to demonstrate the experience, knowledge & skills necessary to undertake the role. A minimum of 1 years previous experience in a finance, business support, or similar role is required. Applicants will ideally have experience in a procurement-related role within either a commercial or public sector environment. Please see the Recruitment Profile for full details.

The role is hybrid. Occasional attendance at the office will be required, especially at the outset of the appointment

The postholder will help the team to deliver an efficient and effective Corporate Procurement Service. They will carry out low value, low risk procurements, support transactional procurement processes, and assist with the implementation of the Corporate Procurement Strategy

Essential

Procurement related qualification (e.g. SVQ3, CIPS level 2) or demonstrable relevant experience, knowledge & skills necessary to undertake the role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Ryan Douglas at ryanthomas.douglas@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.