Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Job Title: Contract & Supplier Management Specialist

Job Reference: Not Applicable

Department: Procurement, University of Edinburgh (Finance Department)

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Open-ended

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract & Supplier Management Specialist to join our Strategic Procurement team at the University of Edinburgh. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery and development of contract and supplier management activities within the Procurement Department.

The successful candidate will have excellent commercial competence, risk management, and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to manage contracts and deliver change. You will also have a passion for helping shape and develop the service, with a focus on delivering maximum benefit across the University.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Effective management and monitoring of supplier performance and supply chain risks;
  • Commercial and operational value through contracts with suppliers, reducing costs and increasing value-add;
  • Environmental and social impact through the life of contracts, driving forward the responsible procurement agenda;
  • Identification of opportunities for in-life innovation and creativity to drive efficiency and consistency.

Requirements:

  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion to help shape and develop the service;
  • Good commercial competence, risk management, and strong negotiation skills;
  • Personal credibility and ethics, with capacity and confidence to manage contracts and deliver change;
  • Demonstrable experience of negotiation skills;
  • Relevant contract and supplier management experience;
  • Good computing literacy and numerical analysis skills, with excellent attention to detail;
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with commercial judgement.

What We Offer:

The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading research-intensive university, and we offer a range of benefits to our employees, including a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and access to a range of training and development opportunities.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your application through our online portal. We look forward to hearing from you.


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