Senior Procurement Specialist

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to strengthen the centralised procurement team within Finance. You will drive strategic sourcing, contract management and value-for-money outcomes across designated categories, reporting to the Category Manager.

Working with NMIS and internal stakeholders, you will ensure procurement activity complies with Public Sector regulations and contract law, delivering robust, commercially sound agreements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a strategic procurement environment.
• Sound knowledge of Public Procurement Legislation and contract law.
• Proven track record delivering robust, commercially sound contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and commercial management for designated goods, services and works.
• Manage a portfolio of procurements and deliver value for money across the University.
• Collaborate with NMIS and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective contracts.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Commercial management

Public procurement legislation

Contract law

Value for money

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative candidate who is ready to make an impact on Procurement within our Leading International Technological University.

This role is for a Senior Procurement Specialist sitting within the University’s centralised procurement team within Finance, reporting to the Category Manager and supporting the wider team. You will play a key role in the delivery of the procurement strategy across the University and ensuring that the University’s procurement activity achieves value for money and is compliant with Public Sector procurement regulations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) which is a globally recognised centre of excellence in innovative manufacturing technologies, R&D and metal forming and forging research based in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire. Managing a portfolio of procurements for NMIS, a portion of the working week may be spent working with the stakeholders on this site.

With strong experience of working within a strategic procurement environment, the post holder will have responsibility for the strategic sourcing and commercial management of designated goods, services and works-related commodities, ensuring maximisation of cost efficiencies through the implementation of best procurement practice. The Senior Procurement Specialist will take the lead and be responsible for their assigned commodity portfolio, particularly focussing on value for money against business need, risk reduction and delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent. You should have sound experience in a strategic procurement environment, a strong working knowledge of Public Procurement Legislation and contract law and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering robust commercially sound contracts.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on 3 November 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contactMagda Bamford, Category Manager (Science & Engineering) at [e-mail]