Procurement Officer

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Scotland is looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement Officer for a 6-month contract. You will manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance with procurement legislation. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of IT markets and experience with procurement systems. This role requires excellent communication skills and a result-driven mindset, with a hybrid working model in Glasgow or Perth.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of IT markets and business needs.
• Ability to draft IT contracts with special terms.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Set up a robust Supplier Relationship Management framework.
• Update supplier contracts and track progress.
• Collaborate to establish a central repository for supplier performance.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of IT markets

Strong understanding of UK Procurement Legislation

Experience in using Procurement-related systems

Excellent communication skills

Proven track record of managing supplier relationships

Self-confidence and result-driven mindset

Tools

Oracle

Jaggaer Bravo!

Achilles Utility Vendor Database

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Glasgow or Perth – 1 to 2 days onsite per week

6 Month Contract

Lorien’s Utilities client are currently recruiting for a Strategic Procurement Officer to join on a 6 month initial contract, inside IR35.

As the Strategic Procurement Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing the company's supplier relationships and driving efficiencies in the sourcing process. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Setting up a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework within a specified high-risk category of suppliers
• Updating supplier contracts and ensuring a comprehensive risk report is created to track progress
• Collaborating with the wider Procurement and Commercial team to establish a central repository for all supplier performance reporting
• Developing standard and complex supplier segmentation and governance strategies
• Highlighting risks and implementing processes to effectively manage suppliers
• Supporting supplier relationship and performance management activities

The successful candidate will have the following skills/knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of IT markets, business needs, and UK Procurement Legislation
• Strong understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with the ability to draft IT contracts with special terms
• Experience in using Procurement-related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo! or Achilles Utility Vendor Database
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and driving efficiencies in the supply chain
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, manage expectations, and influence people outside your direct sphere of responsibility
• Self-confidence, independence, and a target-focused, result-driven mindset

Should this position be of interest please submit your CV and I will be in contact as required.