Public Sector Procurement Specialist – Hybrid (Edinburgh)

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support public sector procurement in Edinburgh. The role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing vendor relationships. Ideal candidates should have procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with procurement software. This temporary position offers a daily rate and hybrid working model with 2 days on-site in central Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the public sector or similar environments.
• Familiarity with procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Support tendering processes and evaluate proposals.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Procurement tools and software

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support public sector procurement in Edinburgh. The role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing vendor relationships. Ideal candidates should have procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with procurement software. This temporary position offers a daily rate and hybrid working model with 2 days on-site in central Edinburgh.