Procurement Specialist
Edinburgh/Glasgow/Central Belt (2 days a week in office)
Permanent
£40,334 - £46,000
Morgan Hunt are delighted to support the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service as they look to welcome a Procurement Specialist on a full time and permanent basis.
If you are looking to take a step up in your career this one is for you.
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for assisting with the efficient delivery of the Procurement service including governance, professional advice, support, guidance, training and project administration. You will lead on procurement projects for SCTS varying in size and value and supporting all categories of spend.
Working with and influencing key senior stakeholders you will drive the delivery of the Procurement Reform Programme realising identifiable savings, contribute to the wider public sector economic and sustainability agenda and play a key part in delivering a robust procurement service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects in compliance with public sector regulations.
- Manage tendering, supplier evaluation, contract award and contract management activities.
- Provide procurement advice and support to stakeholders.
- Build effective stakeholder relationships to deliver value for money and continuous improvement.
- Promote procurement best practice, governance and sustainable outcomes.
Skills & Experience
- Experience delivering medium to high-value procurement projects in a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation, governance and compliance.
- Skilled in tender management, supplier evaluation and contract management.
- Experience using e-procurement systems.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, project management and organisational skills.
- Proven ability to influence, manage competing priorities and deliver procurement improvements.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service) plus 12 public and privilege holidays
- Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
- Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme with 27.8% Employers Contribution
- Family friendly policies
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance
- A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
- A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
- Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
- Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
- Learning and development (including digital) opportunities
Please apply if interested or contact Emma Ritchie on 07488885327 or at emma.ritchie@morganhunt.com
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and permanent recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.