Senior Procurement Specialist
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow / Dundee, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Procurement Specialist for an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £375/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in Glasgow / Dundee.
 
Responsibilities:
 
– Lead end-to-end procurement processes for high-value and/or high-risk contracts. This includes procurement strategy development, tender management, and evaluation to contract award.  
– Draft all procurement and contract documentation and use relevant tools and systems.
– 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. 
 
Essential Skills:
 
– 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.
 
Desirable Skills:
 
– Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or working towards it.
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

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Senior Procurement Specialist
Scotland, Scotland
£375 per day -
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