SLA12952 - Procurement Officer

Job Description

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO (SLLC) are seeking a Procurement Officer based within the Corporate Services team.

The Procurement Officer will be required to carry out procurement projects, including but not limited to call off from existing Frameworks or DPS. Other activities, including providing procurement and tendering advice and support, management of contracts and the contracts register of the organisation will be other key responsibilities.

Experience working within procurement in the public sector is preferred, though candidates from a private or third sector background would also be considered. Candidates must have a high standard of technical knowledge, including the tendering process, and preferably be qualified to a minimum CIPS Level 4/Diploma level. SLLC encourages continual training and development, including funding to achieve MCIPS.

The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated, and committed to the delivery of Best Value for SLLC. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people do the right thing, own it, enjoy being part of a great team and are positive, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Placement within the grade will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Interviews are anticipated to take place in person.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Applications online
South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working, including consideration of a condensed working week, e.g. 4 days, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)