Service AreaProcurementGrade: - EGII - £45,858 - £49,054 or EGIII £50,734 - £54,018 per annumFull TimeThe States of Guernsey is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their team. As a member of the Procurement team, the post holder will play a key role in leading and supporting procurement activity across the States of Guernsey. The individual will work closely with stakeholders across to help build strategies for a range of spend and support the delivery of individual requirements delivered through tendering and contracting processes. The individual, under direction and guidance, will be responsible for implementing their strategies through effective procurement execution, ensuring value for money is achieved, establishing structures which enable the contracts and suppliers to be managed effectively and enabling systems to be utilised appropriately to aid the delivery of efficiencies and savings.Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.Contact: Kayleigh Murray, Senior Procurement Manager on tel. 07781 106526 or email kayleigh.murray@gov.ggWe strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team.Closing Date: 16 April 2024Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.
