Principal Procurement Specialist - FLK12793

Falkirk Council; Larbert; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council seeks a Principal Procurement Specialist to enhance their Corporate Procurement Unit. The role involves leading procurement exercises, particularly in Transport and Waste, while fostering stakeholder relationships and delivering savings. Candidates should possess public sector skills and be adept at complex procurement projects. This full-time position offers a supportive team environment and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working options

Up to 34 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement of 8 days

Occupational sick pay

Various other employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with complex procurement projects and open tendering procedures.
• Ability to lead procurement exercises across various commodity areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead on procurement exercises for Transport and Waste Categories.
• Engage with stakeholders across Falkirk Council and external organizations.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Procurement

Public Sector Skills

Job description

Job Advert

Falkirk Council is inviting applications from talented and enthusiastic procurement professionals to join our Corporate Procurement Unit (CPU) as a Principal Procurement Specialist on a full-time permanent basis.

Delivering sustained performance improvements across all priority spend areas and continually increasing the delivery of savings, income and other benefits, CPU are looking for a motivated individual to help our team achieve further success. Predominantly leading the Transport and Waste Categories, familiarity with these would be advantageous but not essential in regard to the progression of your application.

By striking a balance between cost, quality and sustainability, we are looking for a postholder who shall lead on procurement exercises across a broad range of commodity areas.

Candidates must have experience and the technical knowledge to carry out complex procurement projects, including but not limited to open tendering procedures to establish contracts and frameworks, as well as be proficient in calling off from existing collaborative frameworks.

Working as part of a successful and valued team, you shall have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build strong relationships at a local and national level. You shall be required to engage with stakeholders across Falkirk Council as well as a wide range of external organisations.

We are looking for a candidate with exceptional public sector skills and the right attitude to help us continue to support communities, reduce inequalities, foster a thriving economy and embrace a greener future.

The post offers excellent opportunities to combine a fulfilling and challenging role within a supportive team environment whilst gaining or expanding your experience of local government.

Interviews shall take place in person at our office, The Foundry in Larbert, during the week commencing 2 June 2025. Candidates invited to interview will be required to deliver a presentation on a topical area of Procurement and will be notified of the subject area at least one week prior to the interview.

Join us in making a difference and enjoy a diverse range of employee benefits when you work for Falkirk Council.

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working options
• Up to 34 days annual leave and the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement of 8 days
• Occupational sick pay
• Various other employee benefits

We are committed to our corporate values of being Responsive, Innovative, Trusted and Ambitious. They shape how we conduct our business and the employees we want working for us. If you are the right person for this vacancy, join us.