Procurement Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Three Bridges Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Procurement Manager role at a Scottish public sector organization involves managing procurement processes to maximize savings and improve capability. This position is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working culture and opportunities for professional development. The role requires extensive experience in procurement and knowledge of Scottish public sector regulations. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Procurement and focus on delivering customer-oriented improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maximising savings and benefits and improving procurement capability
- Procuring goods and services efficiently in line with the Corporate Plan
- Developing collaborative working partnerships
- Ensuring statutory obligations are met
- Reporting to the Head of Procurement and occasionally receiving direction from the Director of Corporate Services
- Delivering a customer-focused approach to continuous improvement
Key Skills:
- Understanding of current Scottish public sector procurement practices, including The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations and The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act
- Extensive procurement experience in a comparable organisation
- Stakeholder management and exceptional communication skills
- Knowledge of contract law and procurement legislation
- Ability to work in a complex collaborative environment
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financing influencing decisions
- Proven experience in Contract & Supplier Management
- Effective Project and Change Management skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Three Bridges Recruitment is currently partnering with a Scottish public sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager, based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.
Why Work Here? This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:
- Flexible and family-friendly working policies
- Hybrid working culture - office and home based
- Competitive salary up to £53,500 with a potential to extend contract
- Exposure to sustainable procurement practices
- Professional development opportunities
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusiveness
Job
The role of Procurement Manager will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:
- Maximising savings and benefits and improving procurement capability
- Procuring goods and services efficiently in line with the Corporate Plan
- Developing collaborative working partnerships
- Ensuring statutory obligations are met
- Reporting to the Head of Procurement and occasionally receiving direction from the Director of Corporate Services
- Delivering a customer-focused approach to continuous improvement
You
As a Procurement Manager, you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:
- Understanding of current Scottish public sector procurement practices is essential, including The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations and The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act
- Extensive procurement experience in a comparable organisation
- Stakeholder management and exceptional communication skills
- Knowledge of contract law and procurement legislation
- Ability to work in a complex collaborative environment
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financing influencing decisions
- Proven experience in Contract & Supplier Management
- Effective Project and Change Management skills
At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.