Procurement & Contract Management Officer

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Procurement & Contract Management Officer for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing procurement strategies, ensuring legislative compliance, and delivering savings while fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have public sector experience and a relevant qualification.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public sector purchasing and procurement.
• Knowledge of Public Sector and National Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and influence procurement spend by developing Corporate Procurement Strategy.
• Lead significant procurement projects, including regulated procurements.
• Provide procurement and contractual advice to management and external partners.

Skills

Public Sector Knowledge

Risk Management

Contract Management

Education

Qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Procurement & Contract Management Officer

Job Type: Contract/Temporary

Location: Edinburgh

Negotiable

Job Ref: BBBH162451_1747325042

Date Added: May 15th, 2025

Consultant: Neve Caffrey

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT OFFICER - OUTSIDE IR35 - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM

One of Lorien's Edinburgh-based clients is looking for an experienced Procurement and Contract Manager to join their team on a fixed 12-month contract, working 2-3 days in Edinburgh offices per week.

Operational Management Accountabilities

• Qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Monitor, register, and manage all commercial arrangements
• Knowledge of Public Sector and National Legislation and experience in conducting complex procurement exercises
• Significant experience in public sector purchasing and procurement

Core Activities

• Provide support and advice on procurement matters, assessing corporate, business, and operational requirements to identify issues early, focusing on risk management, legislation compliance, efficiency, and value for money.
• Manage and influence procurement spend by developing and implementing Corporate Procurement Strategy, Policies, and Procedures, ensuring legislative compliance.
• Lead on Sustainable Procurement Action Plan implementation and report progress to the Scottish Government; prepare for PCIP assessment.
• Chair meetings with managers to ensure contractual arrangements are in place, including major contracts; plan resources for procurement; maintain and review procurement and contracts registers; ensure best value in terms of cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Deliver savings and benefits, meet annual targets, and improve contract and supplier management.
• Report to SLT, Board, and Scottish Government on savings, produce spend reports, monitor budget, and highlight areas for improvement, including Climate Change reporting.
• Provide procurement and contractual advice to management and external partners, fostering good relationships and promoting procurement best practices.
• Lead significant procurement projects, including regulated procurements, market research, specification development, tender evaluations, and supplier debriefings.
• Ensure inclusion of relevant criteria in procurement exercises, considering Fair Work First, environmental, community benefits, and conducting assessments like Sustainability Tests and Cyber Security reviews.
• Liaise with public sector partners and represent the organization at procurement forums to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Maintain a contract register, monitor contract KPIs, and act as a point of contact for contract-related queries.

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