Procurement Officer

Dundee, Angus
Pertemps Glasgow Contracts
Procurement Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Location: Longforgan, Dundee
Pay rate: £16.22 per hour
Duration: Starting 16th March until September 2026

Pertemps is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to join our Public Sector client on a temporary contract, starting immediately.

The successful candidate will be required to have a Level 2 Disclosure before starting.

Role Overview:
You will play a key role in the delivery of an effective and efficient procurement services to customers, ensuring value for money and compliance with the organisation’s Procurement Procedures and Local Service Agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

• The effective use of all systems, facilities, and resources at our disposal to ensure the provision of an effective and efficient procurement service within the confines of the organisation’s Procurement Policy and Local Service Agreement
• Liaise with internal and external customers and partners to ensure effective service delivery and value for money
• Respond to and follow up procurement specific enquiries sensitively, timeously, and professionally, ensuring accurate and impartial information and advice falls within the confines of the relevant policies and legislation
• Provision of an effective and efficient administration service, ensuring electronic and paper-based communications and documentation are actioned appropriately within specified timescales, and where necessary, passed to the relevant third party for ongoing actions
• To manage specific projects and contracts as directed by the Finance Manager
• Ensure completion of all routine information, documentation, and communications relevant to your role is delivered to local and national standards and timescales

Skills & Experience Required:

• Working knowledge of public sector procurement procedures and compliance requirements advantageous
• Knowledge of PECOS and Aggresso systems advantageous
• Ideally experience of Invoicing, accruals and pre-payments
• Awareness of relevant procurement legislation and governance frameworks
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate electronic and paper records
• Experience using reporting systems and handling data accurately
• Ability to liaise confidently with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within strict timescales
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience providing efficient administrative support in a busy environment
• Strong problem-solving ability
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Resilient and adaptable in a regulated environment

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV!