Procurement Lead

2 weeks ago


Paisley, United Kingdom Scotland Excel Full time
Senior Sourcing Manager Opportunity

Scotland Excel is continuing to experience a growing demand for its capability as a centre of procurement expertise for public sector organizations.

We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to join our National Savings Team or Projects Team on a 2-year fixed term basis.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of public sector procurement and excellent negotiation skills, analysis experience, and significant experience in a commercial environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assuming ownership for developing and implementing process improvement initiatives to deliver greater efficiencies;
  • Responsible for review and analysis of established sourcing arrangements and implementing refined processes to realize the benefits of collaborative procurement;
  • Driving commercial excellence through the implementation of well-defined sourcing strategies;
  • Liaising with and positively influencing key stakeholders in the procurement process to ensure optimum solutions are delivered;
  • Identifying savings opportunities and implementing innovative procurement strategies throughout the contract life cycle to ensure delivery of efficiency, effectiveness, and value to local authorities;
  • Implementing robust performance reporting framework to monitor effectiveness of projects delivered;

We offer a competitive salary and access to all benefits of working for a public sector organization, including a defined benefits pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and hybrid working options.



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