Procurement & Contracts Analyst – Public Sector

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Procurement Administrator to manage contracts, analyze spend data, and support the Procurement Team. Ideal candidates have procurement experience in a public sector environment and possess strong analytical skills. The role provides benefits such as generous annual leave, a local government pension scheme, and potential relocation assistance. A commitment to diversity and inclusivity is emphasized, and the council promotes flexible working options for its employees.

Benefits

Annual leave of 32 days plus public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted ferry travel

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Relocation assistance of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or contract administration within a public sector or similar environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Confidence using procurement systems and interpreting data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer contractual arrangements and performance measures.
• Review and approval of purchase order requests.
• Ensure corporate-level contract administration aligns with agreed policies.
• Analyse spend data to identify non-compliance and support savings opportunities.
• Prepare management reports on contract activity for stakeholders.
• Support the Procurement Team with administrative matters.
• Assist with live procurement processes and issuing contracts.
• Maintain the council's procurement pipeline and planned activity register.
• Administer core systems ensuring the contracts register is accurate.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Tools

ProContract

Docusign

SAP

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a Procurement Administrator to manage contracts, analyze spend data, and support the Procurement Team. Ideal candidates have procurement experience in a public sector environment and possess strong analytical skills. The role provides benefits such as generous annual leave, a local government pension scheme, and potential relocation assistance. A commitment to diversity and inclusivity is emphasized, and the council promotes flexible working options for its employees.