Procurement Assistant

Job Vacancy

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of the Procurement Team in supporting purchasing activities across all aspects of the Council’s business, administering the quick quote process and helping the delivery of the Council’s Procurement Strategy.

The post will be based in Midlothian House, Dalkeith although the postholder will be able to work remotely with attendance at Midlothian House on a hybrid basis.

Working in Midlothian presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take us forward in our desire to be a high performing, citizen-focused and modern local authority. As the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, the Assistant Procurement Officer will deliver forward-looking services fit for a modern 21st Century organisation.

KNOWLEDGE

The jobholder will hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or similar qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a technical or administrative/ business related subject. The jobholder will be expected to become a member of CIPS in order to work towards attaining a procurement qualification.

The jobholder is expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in IT, including MS Office and administrative skills. They will have excellent attention to detail and the skills to analyse and interpret data.

Well established interpersonal skills are essential and the ability to deliver training sessions.

It is essential that the jobholder has the ability to manage their own workload to meet deadlines and keep abreast of national procurement legislation.

 

CLOSING DATE - Monday 28th April 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 12th May 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Procurement Assistant

Position Number: RAE0095

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: No

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Flexible

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £30,243.53 per annum. 

Responsibilities

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.