Purchasing Officer (Mixed Tenure)

Job Description

An exciting post has arisen in to assist in providing quality maintenance, repairs, asset improvement and factoring services through management, planning and delivery of key projects carried out and managed by Building Services by securing provision of responsive, quality, value for money services that support West Dunbartonshire Councils’ strategic plan. 

You will lead in the provision of the Mixed Tenure Sold Property Services ensuring an effective, efficient and customer focused service. You will also assisting in the procurement of goods and services ensuing Building Services meets the Councils’ Procurement and Financial regulation and objectives.         

The main purpose of this post is to:

•    To ensure a first-class service is delivered for the Councils maintenance, repairs and improvement services including mixed tenure sold property services.
•    Providing a wide range of management information and performance reports on Mixed Tenure Sold Property Services.
•    Ensure effective and timeous liaison and information is provided on request from owners, elected members, legal representatives on all aspects of the Mixed Tenure Sold Property Service.  
•    Oversee the issue of annual fees and documentation in relation to the Mixed Tenure and Sold Property Services. 
•    To assist in the provision of the procurement of good and services. 

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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