Assistant Procurement Specialist

About the Role

Due to recent staffing changes and a restructure within Scotland Excel, we are pleased to advise that we have an opportunity for an Assistant Procurement Specialist to join our Strategic Procurement team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will actively participate in delivering our contract delivery plan and support the preparation and issue of contract documentation for the team.

You will contribute towards the realisation of the benefits of collaborative procurement by assisting in the delivery of our frameworks to customers.

You will support managers and colleagues to initiate and organise User Intelligence Groups for designated commodities to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and value are delivered to local authorities.

You will undertake a range of research and analysis duties as directed in support of the procurement teams’ contracts process.

You will liaise closely with Scotland Excel Project and Account Managers to monitor/ensure effectiveness of contracts and suppliers.

The post holder must have a flexible approach working across all areas of procurement as directed by colleagues and managers.

What we can offer you

Scotland Excel is committed to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.

As well as a competitive salary, you will have access to all the benefits of working for a public sector organisation including a defined benefits pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and a range of other initiatives. 

Scotland Excel operates a hybrid working system. Staff are required to attend the office one day per week and can work remotely the rest of the time. We also offer flexible work patterns including a 9-day fortnight. 

Full details of what makes Scotland Excel an employer of choice in public procurement and the benefits of working with us can be found on our What We Offer page.

This permanent post may also be available as a secondment opportunity for existing local government/public sector employees, subject to the agreement of your employer.

How to apply

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and guarantee an interview to those candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware of it in your cover letter.

In order to be considered for this post we ask that you submit

• a CV (max.3 pages)
• a covering letter in which you should describe how your work experience to date and personal qualities would make you an excellent fit for this position.

Submissions without a cover letter or received after the closing date, may not be considered.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.

Further information can be found at the UK Gov website.