Senior Procurement Specialist - #2193095

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Procurement Specialists on a hybrid basis (2 days onsite per week in either office), on initial 6 month contracts (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£436.50/day inside of IR35 (based on experience).

Responsibilities:

• You will lead the development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements optimising value for money for customers.
• You will be able lead and manage all stages of the end-to-end public sector procurement process. This includes from initial conception, strategy development, through the full procurement delivery cycle, to contract award, ensuring compliance with relevant public procurement legislation and procurement policies.
• You will ensure that all stages of your procurement delivery addresses the Sustainable Procurement Duty and contribute to the organisation’s sustainability agenda.
• You will work effectively with a wide range of key stakeholders, including customers, colleagues and external markets to deliver credible procurement strategies and contracts.
• You will actively manage suppliers and engage with customers advising them on their contractual agreements and options using product and market knowledge.
• You will be required to manage a number of activities and projects concurrently and therefore need to have effective time and task management skills.
• You will work flexibly within the team, Division and across the organisation to help deliver the organisation’s wider goals.

Essential Experience:

• Public sector buying experience, specifically knowledgeable in undertaking ‘end to end’ public procurements utilising Public Contracts Scotland.
• Proven track record in the delivery of the full end-to-end public procurement cycle, including sourcing strategy development, tendering, and contract and supplier management.
• This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced level professional accreditation of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma, WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification or relevant equivalent*; or a commitment to attaining such an accreditation once in post.
• Established interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills with experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels and working in collaboration with internal and external colleagues. A proven ability to articulate procurement and commercial issues clearly and succinctly to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Robust analytical skills with the ability to draw out key messages and findings to make recommendations and/or support decisions.