Procurement Officer

Summary: The Procurement & Contract Management Officer role at a public sector organization in Edinburgh involves managing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with legislation while achieving best value. The position requires leading significant procurement projects, advising management on procurement matters, and reporting on savings and spend. The role is hybrid, requiring attendance at the office two to three days a week, and is offered on an initial 12-month contract basis. The position is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and advice on procurement matters, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Manage annual estimated procurement spend of approximately £2m and implement Corporate Procurement Strategy.
• Lead on Sustainable Procurement Action Plan and prepare for PCIP capability assessment.
• Chair meetings with Managers to ensure contractual arrangements are in place and maintain the Procurement Programme and Contracts Register.
• Deliver savings and benefits, meeting annual savings targets through improved procurement practices.
• Report on savings achieved and monitor spend vs budget, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Provide procurement advice to Management, Budget Holders, and external partners, promoting procurement expertise.
• Lead significant procurement projects, conduct market research, and manage tender evaluations.
• Ensure appropriate criteria are included in procurement exercises and liaise with public sector partners.
• Maintain a register of all contracts and act as a gatekeeper for contract-related queries.

Key Skills:

• Qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in monitoring and managing commercial arrangements.
• Knowledge of Public Sector and National Legislation.
• Significant experience in purchasing and procurement in the public sector.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other