Procurement Specialist - Public Sector

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Public Sector to provide guidance in procurement and supplier management activities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in public sector procurement regulations and strong stakeholder management skills. This role involves advising on compliance, supporting stakeholders, managing contract activities, and maintaining procurement documentation. Applications are welcomed from all individuals eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement regulations, requirements and processes.
• Experience using public procurement tools such as Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
• Strong grasp of contract and supplier relationship management principles.
• Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships across all functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on procurement activities and ensure compliance.
• Support stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
• Manage contract lifecycle management activities.
• Develop and maintain procurement documentation and tools.
• Maintain accurate supplier records for management reporting.

Skills

Public sector procurement regulations

Public procurement tools (PCS)

Contract and supplier relationship management

Research and benchmarking procurement approaches

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading financial services firm in Edinburgh, is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Public Sector to join their team. In this role you will provide support and guidance across procurement and supplier management activities. Experience in public sector procurement and extensive stakeholder management experience is required.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of public sector procurement regulations, requirements and processes.
• Experience using public procurement tools such as Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)
• Strong grasp of contract and supplier relationship management principles.
• Able to research and benchmark procurement approaches across the public sector to enhance internal practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide advice on procurement activities, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations, internal policies and best practice standards.
• Support stakeholders throughout the procurement process, ensuring effective supplier engagement and compliance.
• Manage contract lifecycle management activities
• Develop and maintain procurement documentation, templates, and tools to promote consistent and compliant practice across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and support management reporting and data analysis to inform decision-making.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16276

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.