Procurement Specialist
Posted 2 weeks ago by Lorien
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Commercial & Contract Lead involves overseeing the procurement process for a public sector client in Glasgow on a 6-month contract, with potential for extension. The position requires extensive experience in high-value procurement projects and a strong understanding of public procurement legislation. The successful candidate will be responsible for contract management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with sustainable procurement requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation.
- Deliver complex high-value procurement projects and programmes.
- Review and summarize existing contracts, supporting internal leads in contract scope reviews.
- Draft contract specifications and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of the full end-to-end procurement process.
- Experience with public procurement legislation and sustainable procurement.
- Proven track record in managing high-value procurement projects.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Commercial & Contract Lead - 6 month contract via umbrella - Glasgow hybrid
One of Loriens leading Public Sector Clients are looking for a highly experienced Commercial & Contract Lead to join the team on an initial 6-month contract with possible 23 months extension.
Essential skills, competences, relevant qualifications and previous experience required:
- Strong knowledge and experience in of the full end-to-end procurement process with clear working knowledge of public procurement legislation and sustainable procurement requirements (including community benefits).
- Proven track record in the successful delivery of complex high-value / high-risk procurement projects and programmes, along with proven management and organisational skills, including the ability to balance competing demands.
- Proven track record in supporting the review and summary of existing contracts, supporting internal “technical” leads with reviewing scope of existing contracts and leading the drafting of a contract specification.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral), with experience of building strong productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.