Purchasing Manager

ABOUT THE JOB

You will process twice-weekly payment runs, the Purchasing, Receivables and Cash Services function is responsible for over £150m in annual supplier payments and collecting circa £40m in annual customer receipts.

To ensure the effective and efficient provision of a Receivables and Credit Control service as required by the Financial Transactions Lead, the Scottish Police Authority and the Chief Constable, ensuring compliance with the standards as laid down by legislation and external agencies.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for providing the Purchasing service on behalf of the Scottish Police Authority.  Supervising the Purchasing team and the sound administration of processes and service provision.  Providing guidance and support on all Purchasing related matters organisation wide.

ABOUT YOU

You will be educated to HNC level (or equivalent). Where no qualifications exist an extended period of proven administrative and supervisory experience in a similar environment is essential.

This full time post is permanent and requires Standard Recruitment Vetting.  You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

The following supervisory competencies will be used for the selection process:

- Respect for Diversity

- Service Delivery

-Personal Effectiveness

- Effective Communication

- Management Ability

- Job Knowledge

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union 

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Please provide dates that you have continuously resided in the UK for the last 3 years. This consists of having the legal right to work in the UK or provide details of your right to work documents.

TO APPLY

To apply via CV please click apply. Alternatively for an application pack please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number – R237/19