Job Description
Senior Procurement Specialist - 6 month contract - Glasgow - £365 per day via umbrella
One of Loriens leading Public Sector Clients are looking for a highly experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join their team on an initial 6 month contract (possible chance of extension to 12 month mark)
The position is based in Glasgow and will require you to be on site 2x per week.
Brief summary of role
* Lead end-to-end procurement processes for high-value and/or high-risk contracts in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and best practice. This includes procurement strategy development, tender management, and evaluation to contract award.
* Draft all procurement and contract documentation and use relevant tools and systems including Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland - Tender.
* Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority - providing expert commercial advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance, value for money, and risk mitigation.
* Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes using contract/supplier reviews and appropriate management information to identify risks to delivery, time, cost, and quality.
* Promote sustainable procurement practices, including community benefits, fair work, and climate change considerations.
Role Criteria
Essential skills, competencies, relevant qualifications and previous experience required
* Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in leading tender processes (including regulated procurements) in public sector procurement or a regulated procurement environment across categories such as ICT, estates or professional services.
* Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and policy in Scotland.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
* Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Capable of managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
* Proficiency in using eProcurement systems (e.g., PCS, PCS-Tend
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