Procurement Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Assistant to join our small team to support operational delivery across multiple supply categories across four directorates.

Working with our Procurement Lead you will support the end to end procurement of goods, services in compliance with our procurement policy, procedure and public sector procurement legislation.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of procurement, an understanding of the procurement process to deliver cost savings and experience of public sector procurement processes and legislation.

Could this be you?
If you think you are a good fit for the role and our team is a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you:
• Blended Working with flexitime 
• Competitive salary of £26,649 to £28,810 (depending on experience)
• Pension Scheme  
• Paid Professional Subscriptions
• Access to paid training & continued personal development   
• Generous holiday entitlement   
 
About Trust Housing
Trust is an organisation that’s never stood still, we’ve embraced change and we place no limits on learning.  Expanding our skills and experience, our confidence and ambition and our capacity to trust, support and care for each other. 

As a national housing, support, and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services.  Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 3,600 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.  

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity, and a great place to work.

Blended Working
Trust operates a blended/hybrid working approach and you will have the opportunity to work flexibly from both a remote location (‘home’) and your contractual workplace (‘office’) should you choose to do so. We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wishaw and your contractual workplace will be the most appropriate for you and the requirements of the role. There are no set rules for how many days you will work from each location, and you will be trusted to work from the most suitable location for what is best for the customer, the business, the team, and yourself.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086

How to Apply
Please visit https://www.trustha.org.uk/Careers-At-Trust/current-opportunities to review the job description and to submit an application, no later than 12 noon Thursday 16th February.

If you’d like an informal discussion about this role, please contact David Haddow, Procurement Lead on 0131 444 4977 or via e-mail [email protected] .
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.