Trainee Purchasing Officer

Argyll & Bute Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a temporary full time Trainee Purchasing Officer to join the Procurement and Contract Management Team for 12 months.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

The successful candidate would be responsible for carrying out the effective purchasing of goods, works and services on behalf of the Council and in particular our Education Department to ensure best value is achieved at all times.

We are seeking applicants who have either achieved their CIPS Level 4 qualification or are willing to start studying.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer-term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more about our initiatives including the Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, and Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy.

Applicants should note that:

• We are happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description, please contact the recruiting manager, Emma Graham, Senior Procurement Officer, at 01586555205.

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager; applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs; only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this, please visit our Equality & Diversity Policy.