Senior Procurement Officer, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to join its Resources and Planning Division on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This role focuses on managing regulated procurement, ensuring sustainable practices, and delivering value across the organization. Candidates should possess strong procurement experience, excellent skills in communication and organization, and a proactive approach to customer service, particularly within the Scottish public sector.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Scottish public sector procurement.
• Familiar with Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
• Understanding of contract law and sustainability issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulated procurement activities.
• Guide procurement planning and market engagement.
• Support procurement training and capacity building.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Customer-focused mindset

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Deadline 7 Jul 2025 Organisation Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Job title Senior Procurement Officer (Part-time, fixed term contract) Location Edinburgh Salary £37,265 to £40,452 pro-rata

Are you a procurement professional passionate about sustainability, collaboration, and delivering value for money? The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our Resources and Planning Division.

As our Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a key role in managing end-to-end regulated procurement activities across a diverse and impactful organisation. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and report to the Procurement Manager to ensure procurement strategies align with RBGE’s values and objectives.

You will lead regulated and support nonregulated procurement processes from strategy development through to contract award, and in some cases contract management. You’ll provide expert guidance on procurement planning, market engagement, and sustainability, while leveraging national and sectoral frameworks to ensure efficient, compliant outcomes. Your role will involve close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver value-for-money solutions, and you’ll contribute to continuous improvement by supporting procurement training and capacity building across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solid track record in Scottish public sector procurement, and excellent organisational and analytical abilities. Proficiency in IT (particularly Excel and Word), a proactive, customer-focused mindset, and high professional integrity are essential. Required qualities include familiarity with Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), an understanding of contract law, and an interest in environmental and sustainability issues.