Procurement Manager

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

40 days annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Sector events and procurement networks

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd is partnering with a large Higher Education institution in Falkirk to appoint an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional to lead its procurement team.

You will cover Estates, Facilities Management, ICT and Professional Services, guiding tendering activity, building supplier relationships and mentoring a small team within Scottish and UK procurement law frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and Scottish procurement law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tenders, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Mentoring or supporting colleagues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering and procurement across multiple categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver procurement solutions.
• Develop category strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead contract negotiations, implementation and ongoing management.
• Provide practical procurement guidance across the institution.
• Ensure compliance with Scottish and UK public procurement legislation.
• Support sustainable and socially responsible procurement initiatives.
• Manage and develop a small procurement team.
• Collaborate with colleagues and wider sector procurement groups.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Tender & contract management

Supplier relationship building

CIPS membership (advantage)

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

Experienced in public sector procurement and enjoy working with stakeholders to get things done? This could be the role for you.

A large, well-established Higher Education institution in Falkirk is looking for an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional to lead its procurement team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will work closely with stakeholders across the institution, understanding their requirements, providing practical procurement advice and helping them deliver their procurement needs.

Covering Estates, Facilities Management, ICT and Professional Services, you will lead procurement activity from tender through to contract management, build strong supplier relationships and support a small team, providing guidance and mentoring along the way.

What you will be doing:

• Leading end-to-end tendering and procurement activity across a range of categories.
• Working with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• Developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Leading contract negotiations, implementation and ongoing contract management.
• Providing practical procurement advice and guidance across the institution.
• Ensuring compliance with Scottish and UK public procurement legislation.
• Supporting sustainable and socially responsible procurement initiatives.
• Managing, supporting and developing a small procurement team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and wider sector procurement groups.

What we are looking for:

• Essential: Experience in public sector procurement, with a strong understanding of Scottish procurement legislation and regulated tendering.
• Experience managing tenders, negotiating contracts and overseeing contract management.
• Someone who enjoys working with stakeholders, understanding their requirements and helping them achieve their procurement objectives.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
• Good commercial awareness, analytical ability and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience of supporting or mentoring colleagues would be beneficial.
• CIPS membership or working towards a qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits of the role:

• 9-day fortnight, with other flexible working options considered.
• 40 days' annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Opportunities to attend sector events, conferences and procurement networking groups.
• Support for professional and leadership qualifications, alongside ongoing development opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for a public sector procurement professional who enjoys the balance of procurement, stakeholder engagement and team leadership.