Procurement Specialist

1st Executive Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services brand in Glasgow is seeking a Procurement Specialist for their hybrid model. In this role, you will work closely with a high-performing team to drive strategic sourcing efforts in the IT and Indirect categories. Ideal candidates will possess experience in procurement, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a passion for working in an agile environment. Join us to thrive in a rewarding workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience either IT or Indirect Procurement.
• Passionate about working in a vibrant, changeable, people-focused business.
• Have an inquisitive nature, with the ability to nurture relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Negotiating and influencing skills with an understanding of basic contractual principles.
• Ideally, you will be Degree or CIPS qualified.

Responsibilities

• You will benefit from a fantastic learning opportunity, working side by side with a high performing Head of Category for Indirects and IT Procurement.
• Utilise your natural sense of curiosity to get 'under the skin' of stakeholders' requirements.
• Leading tendering processes and procurement initiatives, playing a key role in delivering savings targets.

Job description

Role: Procurement Specialist (IT & Indirect Category)

Salary: Up to £55K + benefits

Location: Hybrid, Glasgow

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, high energy financial services brand in the UK, with a number of vacancies within their Procurement team. It’s a great time to join! A business who truly embraces its employee experience, inclusive corporate values, fun and flexibility. If you're passionate about working in a rewarding, fast‑paced, agile Procurement function, this is the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities

• You will benefit from a fantastic learning opportunity, working side by side with a high performing Head of Category for Indirects and IT Procurement on a daily basis to support a varied portfolio of strategic sourcing programmes, spanning the breadth of the Indirects and IT Procurement categories.
• You will utilise your natural sense of curiosity and inquisitive nature to really get "under the skin" of your stakeholders' requirements and create strong relationships.
• Leading tendering processes and procurement initiatives, working collaboratively with stakeholders, playing a key role in delivering savings targets across the business areas.

Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience either IT or Indirect Procurement.
• Passionate about working in a vibrant, changeable, people‑focused business.
• Have an inquisitive nature, with the ability to nurture relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Negotiating and influencing skills with an understanding of basic contractual principles.
• Ideally, you will be Degree or CIPS qualified.

***Due to our clients requirements, applicants must hold current / valid UK RTW***