Senior Procurement Specialist

1 week ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Escape Recruitment Services Full time

Our client has an interesting opportunity for an experienced Public Sector Procurement Professional.


Working alongside the Head of Procurement the Senior Procurement Specialist will support them in setting up the processes and procedures for the Procurement Department, including sustainability and ethical/social & environmental practices.


The Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for delivering procurement projects across a range of categories e.g. Refurbishment, Insurance, Audit, Finance Systems, IT etc.

They will build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation to promote the services of the Procurement Team and work closely with to deliver their procurement needs.


Responsibilities of the role include:

  • Develop a network of stakeholders who have procurement requirements to support their business operation or department
  • Manage Supplier Relationships and contracts
  • Undertake appropriate spend analysis activity and manage the tender process of supplies/services and deliver the tender process for above-regulated spend areas
  • Mentor and develop colleagues in managing the process for lower level spend.
  • Develop procurement processes based on the "Procurement Journey" and deliver focussed procurement awareness training to stakeholders
  • Enshrine robust procurement principles in to all procurement processes
  • Undertake and deliver reporting key stakeholders

Knowledge and experience required for the role:

  • You will have proven experience working in Public Sector Procurement
  • Have significant knowledge of Scottish/UK procurement legislation
  • Be experienced in tendering within a regulated environment Public Contracts (Scotland) and PRA(Scotland) Act.
  • Have a considerable understanding of the key ethical/social & environmental impacts of procurement
  • Experience with project management processes and meeting demanding targets and deadlines
  • Understand the importance of delivering a First-Class procurement service to Stakeholders
  • Enjoy building working relationships with Stakeholders/Customers


What our client offers their employees….

Hybrid and flexible working

They opportunity to progress your career with internal progression

Support with MCIP's and Leadership studies

Work/Life balance


If you would like to find out more about this opportunity then please send your CV today….



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