Job Description
Our client has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support procurement activity within a highly regarded education environment based in Inverness.
This role offers the chance to work across a varied and interesting portfolio of categories including ICT, Professional Services, Student Services and Curriculum Resources, supporting stakeholders with tendering activity, procurement guidance and contract management.
Working as part of a well-established and supportive procurement team, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring procurement activity is delivered in line with statutory requirements and best practice procurement processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing procurement projects and working within a collaborative environment that offers genuine flexibility and work/life balance.
Responsibilities of the role include:
* Managing end-to-end tendering activity across a range of categories and contract values
* Supporting procurement and contract management processes within a regulated environment
* Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
* Providing procurement guidance and support across multiple departments
* Supporting systems management, reporting and procurement compliance activities
* Undertaking spend analysis and producing management and analytical reports
* Supporting ethical, social and environmental procurement objectives
* Assisting with supplier management and contract negotiations
* Ensuring procurement activities are completed in line with institutional and statutory requirements
Knowledge & Experience Required:
* Proven experience working within Public Sector Procurement
* Strong end-to-end tendering experience
* Knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations and procurement legislation
* Experience managing demanding deadlines and procurement projects
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Commercial awareness with an understanding of contract management principles
* Experience producing analytical reports and spend analysis
* Advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills
* Understanding of ethical/social and environmental procurement practices
* CIPS membership preferred or willingness to work towards MCIPS
What our client offers:
* Hybrid and flexible working
* 9-day fortnight
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Diverse procurement portfolio and project work
* Opportunities for professional development
* Excellent work/life balance
Candidates not based locally in Inverness must be willing to attend site a minimum of 2 days every fortnight
If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact whilst continuing to develop your career, please send your CV today for a confidential discussion.