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Salary: £35,532 - £38,828 (£36,776 - £40,187 from April 2026)
Closing Date: 10/03/2026
Department: Procurement
Location: Glasgow
Hours Per Week: 35
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Job Description
Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation's canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland's resilience in tackling climate change.
Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.
As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement Team in Glasgow, Falkirk or Inverness. You will play a vital part in Scottish Canals in both a challenging and varied role. As Procurement Specialist you will be required to work within the Procurement Team team reporting to the Head of Procurement. The role will help ensure Scottish Canals can deliver their services compliant with Procurement Regulations and best practice by adding value to the external spend in the region of £26m per annum.
This is a permanent role working hours 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis (flexible working applications welcomed) and attracts a progressive salary of £35,532 - £38,828 (£36,776 - £40,187 from April Band D) per annum.
Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days (rising to 34 days after 5 years service) plus 6 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
Primary Responsibilities Of The Role
Manage the tender process, including the development of strategies, ITT documentation, evaluation, contract recommendation and contract handover for a wide range of categories, including but not limited to Operations, Marketing, Destinations and Corporate services.
Ensure compliance with current legislation and internal governance and challenge when necessary
Manage internal and external working relationships, driving early stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement to ensure the organisational operational procurement needs are effectively planned for and achieved
Work with external stakeholders to add value and develop relationships
There may be a requirement to carry out some contract/supplier management.
Qualifications And Knowledge Required
Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply Level 4 or working towards the qualification or relevant experience within public sector procurement.
Skills And Experience Required
Good understanding of Public Procurement legislation and internal policy application
Good levels of written, analytical and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write tender documentation including evaluation and contract management KPI's.
Ability to prioritise work on their own initiative and to communicate any delays to the business.
Personal Qualities & Abilities Required
Attention to detail
Strong organisation skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to prioritise own workload to achieve business led or specifically detailed deadlines.
Strong time-management skills and an ability to organise and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
Judgement regarding confidential issues and release of information to internal and external contacts.
Use of initiative to interpret and respond to requests for information.
Team player able to work with colleagues at all levels of the business.
Flexible, positive attitude and setting high standards.
Experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
Flexible team player, willing to assist with admin duties to support holiday cover and absence, adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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