Job Description
We are recruiting for two highly skilled Senior Procurement Analysts to join our Data Team with the Commercial and Procurement Shared Service for Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and the Highland Council. Working closely with the Data Team Leader you will have the opportunity to make a real impact as you support the development of high-quality data analytics and performance information, providing expertise in data modelling, analytics and visualisation necessary to drive service improvement and make key business decisions.This is an exciting time to join the team as we are continually improving our data, analytical and market intelligence capabilities through the implementation of Power BI as an example.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
N/A
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
Skills & Experience in:
Excellent understanding of data analysis and management functions (sourcing, analysis, reporting etc.)
High level of problem solving / analytical / numerical skills.
Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies
An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to interpret large volumes of data and accurately analyse & present complex
information
Ability to develop effective processes, systems and tools to support good business
practices
Strong team working skills
Ability to manage workload and work to tight deadlines
Ability to work autonomously, think strategically and to explain alternative perspectives
Flexibility and the ability to respond to urgent requests, simultaneous demands or
shifting priorities
Use of personal computers and related Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI
Understanding of:
Procurement activities in a public sector organisation
Local government procurement regulations and legislation
Working within multi-disciplinary or cross functional teams
Use of ICT equipment and related Microsoft Office applications
Commitment to:
The principles and aims of Aberdeen City Council and other Partners of the Commercial and Procurement Shared Service
About Us
Please see Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contactAskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk .
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families:armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
- have a disability
- are care-experienced and aged 16-29
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships