Procurement Excellence Leader

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Change Recruitment Full time
About the Role

The Head of Procurement will lead our procurement activities, driving excellence and strategic approach to develop effective procurement processes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing procurement activities and collaborating with end users to ensure effective contract management.
  • Developing and maintaining the Contracts Register, managing the procurement pipeline, and producing regular reports for senior leadership.
  • Working with outsourced service providers to ensure procurements align with organisational policies and Scottish public sector regulations.
  • Line management of the Procurement Manager and driving improvements to procurement effectiveness.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills.
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail.
  • A strong team worker with ability to hit the ground running.

This is a great opportunity to drive business improvement and excellence through effective procurement practices. If you are passionate about procurement and want to make a significant impact, please submit your application.



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