Graduate Trainee
CurrentMy current role within West Lothian’s corporate procurement department has allowed me to develop key skills which are required within a large organisation. I have been given responsibilities such as analysing stock intake in order to identify best value suppliers, and drafting evaluation criteria. I also maintain the Corporate Contract Management System (CCMS), consolidating contract frameworks and create catalogues for suppliers which are then uploaded to the ‘Professional Electronic Commerce Online System’ (PECOS). This has subsequently led to the further development of my competency with Microsoft Office tools. Additionally, by having to settle invoices both via email and over the phone, I have been able to improve my business etiquette and mannerisms.Furthermore, I believe that by being subjected to documents such as contract strategies, tenders and evaluations, I have developed a much greater understanding of corporate procedures which is extremely useful within daily business life.