Our public sector client is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in public sector procurement who's looking to develop their career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Many of the senior team have progressed internally, and the organisation is committed to staff development.
The Procurement Specialist will manage procurement projects across a variety of categories, including goods, services and works. You will work closely with stakeholders to make sure their procurement needs are met, from initial planning right through to contract award and supplier management.
Key responsibilities:
Work with stakeholders across departments to understand and support their procurement needs
Run compliant above-threshold procurement processes in line with Public Contracts Regulations
Use relevant public sector frameworks where appropriate
Manage tendering and quotation stages, including evaluation, negotiation, award and Supplier debriefs
Build and maintain good supplier relationships
Help improve internal procurement processes using the "Procurement Journey
Provide training and support to colleagues on procurement best practices
Report on procurement activity and performanceExperience and knowledge required for the role:
Experience working in public sector procurement
Good knowledge of Scottish and UK procurement regulations
Familiarity with regulated tendering processes (e.g. Public Contracts (Scotland) and the PRA (Scotland) Act)
Understanding of ethical, social, and environmental factors in procurement
Able to manage projects and meet deadlines
Comfortable working with stakeholders and building strong working relationshipsIf this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.
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