Procurement Specialist x2
Full Time, Permanent
£48,000
Mostly remote (office attendance once a month)
Scotland
Morgan Hunt are delighted to support a public sector organisation as they look to welcome TWO Procurement Specialists on a full time and permanent basis.
These roles will sit in either the Estates or Corporate Services categories and report to the Category Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage category strategies that maximise value, drive efficiencies and leverage organisational buying power while supporting local suppliers and community opportunities.
- Manage and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises, from initial stakeholder engagement and procurement strategy through tendering, evaluation, award and ongoing contract support.
- Identify and deliver opportunities for strategic sourcing, cost reduction and process improvement, including the development of effective and compliant corporate agreements.
- Provide expert procurement advice and support across capital and infrastructure projects.
- Embed sustainable procurement principles across all activities, incorporating social value, community benefits, fair work, environmental considerations and circular economy approaches to support net zero objectives.
- Work collaboratively with legal, engineering and project teams to develop, negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring effective management of obligations, risks, early warnings and contractual performance.
- Promote effective procurement practices across the organisation by engaging and influencing stakeholders, encouraging early involvement and ensuring procurement strategies align with organisational objectives and policy.
- Use procurement systems, financial data and digital tools to analyse expenditure, identify opportunities, inform category strategies and support effective procurement decision-making and risk management.
- Maintain the highest standards of professional integrity, governance and compliance, ensuring procurement activity meets legislative and policy requirements while proactively managing ethical, commercial and supply chain risks.
Expereince:
- Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and Procurement Regulations
- A CIPS qualification would be desirable but not essential
- Strong knowledge of MS Office systems
- Can demonstrate string category procurement experience.
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.