Assistant Procurement Manager

FPSG; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Glasgow is looking for an experienced Procurement professional to join their team on a hybrid basis for a 1-year FTC. The role involves maximizing savings, supporting procurement initiatives, and working on exciting projects. Ideal candidates will have substantial procurement experience and strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of procurement in a large organization.
• Knowledge of current procurement legislation and sustainable procurement.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Department's aims to maximize savings and improve capability.
• Collaborate with the team on exciting projects.
• Report to the Procurement Manager and assist with day-to-day activities.

Skills

Commercial governance and procurement experience

Understanding of contract law

Commercial awareness

Strong IT skills

Contract & Supplier Management

Project Management principles understanding

Good communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FPSG, working in partnership with a leading organisation within their field, have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to join their established team on a 1 year FTC. This position will be on a hybrid basis of office / home working, with our clients offices based in Glasgow.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The aim of the Procurement Department is to maximise savings and benefits, improve capability and to make sustainable procurement Business as Usual for the goods and services we need. The team supports our Corporate Plan through the efficient procurement of goods and services, developing collaborative working partnerships, whilst meeting statutory obligations.

The post holder will report to the Procurement Manager for day-to-day activities and functional development but work closely with a team on an exciting project coming in 2023! Occasional direction will be given by Director of Corporate Services as appropriate.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

An exciting opportunity, this appointment represents a fantastic avenue in which you can progress your career in a market leading organisation within their respective sector. Our client is keen to appoint an Accounts Payable professional who can demonstrate experience of :

• Experience of commercial governance and procurement to a large organisation.
• An understanding of contract law, current procurement legislation alongside an appreciation of Government developments in terms of Sustainable Procurement.
• Commercial awareness with an in-depth understanding of the funding and financial issues that influence and affect decisions.
• Strong IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Contract & Supplier Management.
• Understand the principles of Project Management.
• Good communication skills, and the ability to work on their own initiative.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

In return our client is offering a competitive annual salary amongst other benefits.

NEXT STEPS

In order to be considered for this position, please send your CV via the "apply now" and follow the instructions or alternatively, please contact the FPSG Glasgow office on 0141 270 5136.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

FPSG is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process.