Procurement Specialist

Reporting to the Category Manager, they will manage and deliver a range of complex spends in order to provide SPA/Police Scotland with efficient and effective provision of procurement services in line with overall organisational goals and relevant legislation and directives.

They will support and influence continuous improvement and value-add deliverables across the relevant categories of non-pay spend, across all relevant suppliers to provide SPA/Police Scotland with efficient, effective and compliant provision of procurement.

They will help devise, implement and manage all relevant contracts, covering a diverse range of contractual areas and relevant specialisms, across their category. They will have responsibility for the delivery of efficient, effective tendering processes, contract management and ensuring adherence to legal and statutory requirements and support delivery of Procurement and Supply Chain policy across the entire organisation.

The post-holder will support the development of Police Scotland contracting ability, contracting approaches and risk management and be responsible for supporting the implementation of these to ensure compliant, transparent and best value spending decisions, whilst supporting innovative procurement, collaboration and partnership models.

For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site.

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 3053

Applications close at midday on the 25th November 2024