Procurement Officer
Due to substantial investment in our Procurement Service and vacancies becoming available due to internal promotion, we have a new Procurement Officer vacancy in the Digital procurement category. This category supports all procurement activity for ICT, including specialist areas for Specialist Crime Division and Forensic Services. This category supports significant capital initiatives year on year following investment for new systems, technology, and equipment, along with continued business as usual contract renewals and upgrades of systems and applications.
The preferred candidates should have knowledge and experience of delivering procurement projects in the ICT and Digital space and preferably within the Public Sector, with sound knowledge of UK legislative requirements and the Scottish Government codes of practice, guidelines, and industry best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced procurement professionals to join a thriving and expanding procurement team who recently won the GO Awards Scotland Procurement Team of the Year award following a period of improvement and reorganisation. The reorganised Police Scotland procurement team provides excellent opportunities for personal development and career progression within the team. Policing is a fast paced, dynamic environment and the Authority is looking to attract candidates for this role who will relish the unique challenges that policing brings, working with a variety of partners across the organisation to deliver sustainable, strategic, and best value procurement projects and activities.
To support the Category Manager’s with efficient and effective provision of procurement services, developing specifications, arranging, and managing contracts in line with overall organisational goals and compliant with relevant legislation and directives.
We are committed to investing in our people and their future. As part of the team, you will benefit from a full training and development package designed to support your success from day one. We offer ongoing learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential and have excellent opportunities for career development.
You will work 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 and will require Standard Recruitment Vetting.
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.