Procurement Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a procurement manager to lead the development and delivery of the Council’s Procurement Team and to ensure that the Council’s procurement of goods and services delivers best value.

Working in Midlothian presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take us forward in our desire to be a high performing , citizen focussed and modern local authority. As the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, the Procurement Manager will promote a culture of collaboration, co-operation, partnership, innovation and empowerment to support the re-imagining of future service delivery. Working in partnership with elected members and the Council’s leadership team, you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the Procurement Strategy and supporting the procurement of a range of innovative capital projects.

KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder must have a degree level qualification and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing. S/he must demonstrate substantial experience of managing procurement and developing arrangements including policy development and corporate level negotiations.

(In exceptional circumstances membership of the CIP with substantial and extensive relevant experience at a senior level leading procurement strategies would be an acceptable alternative to the degree level qualification for appointment, but the jobholder would be expected to achieve a degree level qualification within a specified period).

Ideally the jobholder will have experience of offering professional procurement advice at an executive level and a proven track record of initiating, managing and delivering major change.

To be competent in the post requires the jobholder to develop an understanding of the Councils Strategic aims, the Councils performance criteria, procurement objectives and service demands and be able to respond to government consultation on procurement and identify the impact of new procurement legislation and regulation.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 2nd December 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 9th December 2024

Requirements

Position Title: Procurement Manager

Post Number: RAE0096

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

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 you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £58,966.99 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 the council.

The Individual

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.