F&C 3329 - G3 Procurement Officer (608935) - 3329-436546811

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to manage contract requirements with an annual spend of up to £400m. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience and a CIPS Level 4 qualification. Responsibilities include developing innovative procurement approaches and leading teams to ensure the delivery of Best Value for the Council. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing contracts and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Best Value for the Council.
• Flexible and motivated individual committed to strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract requirements with an annual spend up to £400m.
• Develop innovative approaches to procurement.
• Lead projects and manage teams effectively.

Skills

Extensive experience in procurement

High standard of technical knowledge of procurement regulations

Supervisory experience

Ability to lead projects

Team management skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Job description

# F&C 3329 - G3 Procurement Officer (608935)Ref no:: 3329-436546811Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 24/01/2026Location:: Council Headquarters, Hamilton, ML3 0AASalary:: £40,804 - £51,370 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.**Internal** applicants **MUST** apply via **Opportunity Marketplace.** Please ensure you complete your **SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS** via **“Me”** tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled **“REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.****ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 23 January 2025 at 11:55PM****Location:** Council Headquarters, Hamilton **Hours:** 35 hours per week, Permanent **Salary:** £40,804 - £51,370 per yearSouth Lanarkshire Council are seeking a Senior Procurement officer based within the Council’s Procurement Service, which manages the contract requirements of all Council Resources with annual spend up to £400m. The Council has a dynamic approach to procurement, developing innovative approaches to sourcing and focused on the delivery of Best Value. The Council’s expectations for this role reflects our status as a “F1” PCIP performance organisation.You should have extensive experience in procurement, with a high standard of technical knowledge of procurement regulations and qualified to at least CIPS level 4. The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated and committed to the delivery of Best Value for the Council. Supervisory experience, with the ability to lead projects and manage teams to deliver on the Council’s strategic procurement objectives is preferable.Placement within the band will be dependent on experience.PLEASE NOTE PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.View the job profile**When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:****If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.****Please Apply online -**All correspondence will be via your email address**Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.****Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.****Legislative Information**This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.**Overseas Criminal Records Check**An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.**Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant**South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme* To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.* Up to 33 days annual leave* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)* Occupational sick pay* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)**PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.****To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.**The application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement