Procurement Manager

Square One Resources; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector client in Scotland is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing contracts, and ensuring value for money in procurement decisions. Ideal candidates will have extensive public sector procurement experience and knowledge of UK procurement legislation, with CIPS qualification preferred.

Benefits

Salary up to £53,647

Choice of 2 defined benefit pension schemes

36.5 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Procurement within a Public Sector organisation.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement legislation.
• Experience in contract and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective contracts with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Develop and manage a tender wave plan.
• Lead cost reduction and value add initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Project management skills

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Remote
Start Date: 23/06/2025
Job Type: 6 Month FTC with possible extension


Company Introduction

My Scottish based Public Sector client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager on an initial 6-month contract

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be required to establish, influence and maintain effective contracts both internally and externally with project stakeholders and key suppliers.

1. Responsibility for the development, implementation and deliverance of the procurement work-stream required to deliver the corporate plan in accordance with my client's procurement strategy.
2. Develop and manage a tender wave plan applying the principles of the Scottish Government procurement journey.
3. Prepare and submit recommendation papers for appraisal and approval within an agreed governance structure.
4. Initiate and lead cost reduction and value add initiatives across my clients projects ensuring that value for money and best value efficiency are achieved in all procurement decisions.


Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Extensive experience in Procurement within a Public Sector organisation.
2. Knowledge of contract law, International and UK procurement legislation.
3. Experience in contract and supplier management
4. Project management skills


Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

1. CIPS qualified or working towards qualification
2. Knowledge of current public sector procurement best practice particularly Scottish public procurement regulations
3. Knowledge of ePurchasing Cards


Benefits & Perks
The company offers standard corporate benefits, including:

1. A salary of up to £53,647
2. A choice of 2 defined benefit pensions schemes
3. 36.5 days of annual leave
4.Employee Assistance Programme


If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.


Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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