Senior Procurement Specialist

Lorien; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is recruiting two Senior Procurement Specialists for key public sector work in Scotland, with roles based in Glasgow or Edinburgh and a mix of on-site and in-office days. The positions require delivering end-to-end procurement, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving sustainability outcomes.

Successful candidates will manage high-value procurements, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and lead procurement strategies to optimise value for money within a dynamic public

Qualifications

• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including advanced procurement qualifications or equivalent.
• Proven track record in delivering end-to-end public procurement cycles, including strategy, tendering and supplier management.
• Established interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills across organisational levels.
• Ability to explain procurement and commercial issues clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to draw key insights and support recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements to optimise value for money.
• Manage all stages of end-to-end public sector procurement from conception to contract award.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and Scottish Government policies.
• Contribute to sustainability goals by addressing Sustainable Procurement Duty in all activities.
• Collaborate with customers, colleagues and external markets to deliver credible procurement strategies and contracts.
• Manage multiple activities and projects concurrently and adapt across teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication clarity

Negotiation

Project management

Education

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma

WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist (x2) - £435/day - Glasgow/Edinburgh

Lorien are supporting a key public sector client on the recruitment of two Senior Procurement Specialists.

Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (2 positions)
Location: Glasgow (preferred) or Edinburgh, with 2 days per week in the office
Rate: £435/day Inside IR35
Duration: Position 1: 5th January 2027 to 1 October 2027 Position 2: 5th January 2027 to 18 June 2027. Potential to extend to a maximum of 23 months

Role Overview

Procurement is about much more than buying goods, services or works. You will help the public sector balance cost, quality and time, and use its spending power to deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes aligned to Scotland's National Performance Framework. You will ensure compliance with public procurement regulations, identify savings and benefits, and support the wider agenda, including improving business for SMEs, equality awareness and sustainability.

• Leading the development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements, optimising value for money.
• Managing all stages of the end-to-end public sector procurement process, from initial conception and strategy development through to contract award.
• Ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation and Scottish Government procurement policies.
• Addressing the Sustainable Procurement Duty at every stage and contributing to the sustainability agenda.
• Working with customers, colleagues and external markets to deliver credible procurement strategies and contracts.
• Managing suppliers and advising customers on contractual agreements and options, using product and market knowledge.
• Managing several activities and projects at once.
• Working flexibly across the team, division and directorate.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to continuous professional development, including advanced professional accreditation: CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma, WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification or equivalent, or a commitment to attain it once in post.
• Proven track record in delivering the full end-to-end public procurement cycle, including sourcing strategy development, tendering, and contract and supplier management.
• Established interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with experience of building relationships at all levels and collaborating with internal and external colleagues.
• Ability to explain procurement and commercial issues clearly and succinctly to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw out key messages and make recommendations or support decisions.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.