Senior Procurement Specialist (Contract Delivery) 2 Posts

Scotland Excel; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organisation is seeking two Senior Procurement Specialists to drive national collaborative procurement for Scotland's local authorities. Applicants will lead complex collaborative work, enhance stakeholder engagement, and ensure the delivery of high-quality procurement services supporting public sector needs.

Benefits

Defined benefits pension

33 days holiday allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Staff discounts via Vivup

Regular corporate and team events

Training opportunities from the award-winning Academy

Qualifications

• Natural leader capable of collaborative work.
• Enthusiastic team member for project planning and best practice.
• Expert in procurement with a focus on public service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support national collaborative procurement for local authorities.
• Contribute to the Contract Delivery Plan and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop innovative solutions for stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational planning

Systems processing

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Category B experience in procurement

Job description

Grade: 10 Ref: 107761 (Permanent) / Ref: 107758 (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

Scotland Excel was established as the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in 2008. We are a leading non-profit organisation servicing Scotland’s 32 local authority and over 175 associate members from across the public and third sector. We pride ourselves on being a Centre of Procurement Excellence and this is a great opportunity to join our award-winning organisation.

Scotland Excel continues to grow at pace and, due to an internal promotion and a forthcoming maternity leave, we are looking for two experienced Senior Procurement Specialists to join our Contract Delivery team.

In this role you will:

• support the delivery of national collaborative procurement for Scotland’s local authorities
• actively contribute to the existing Contract Delivery Plan and also operational management of the contract and supplier relationships
• be part of a large team to deliver collaborative frameworks which support a wide range of public sector activity including construction, roads, transport, environmental services, facilities management, food and education ensuring all activities are undertaken to the highest standards and within agreed timescales
• use your in-depth market knowledge to develop and manage innovative solutions that support key stakeholders
• lead in the development of complex collaborative work
• have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to further strengthen relationships with our wide-ranging stakeholders and partners
• represent Scotland Excel on strategic groups and external forums, ensuring contracts are reflective of policy and best practice

We are looking for:

• a natural leader to work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver solutionsstrong organisational planning, systems processing and data analysis skills
• an enthusiastic team member to coordinate and deliver project planning activity, related to existing contracts as well as developing and embedding best practice business processes and systems across the team
• a colleague dedicated to getting real satisfaction from supporting the delivery of essential public services and bringing social, economic and environmental benefits to our communities
• someone with Category B experience in procurement

More about Scotland Excel

Scotland Excel provides a wide range of procurement, commissioning, consultancy, and learning and development services for our 175 members which is growing on a monthly basis. We are also an effective driver for local and national economic growth and wellbeing.

Our £2bn portfolio of collaborative contracts supports the delivery of savings, social value, community benefits, fair work practices and environmental policy, and covers a wide range of public services including construction, roads, transport, environment, corporate and education.

What we can offer you

As well as a competitive salary, you will have:

• access to a defined benefits pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund. Current combined contribution of employee and employer varies depending on earnings but can be between 24-32%
• a generous holiday allowance of 33 days including public holidays. This increases on a sliding scale up to an additional ten days subject to length of service
• flexible working opportunities including hybrid working and a nine-day fortnight
• access to staff discounts through Vivup employee benefit platform
• time off during office closure over Christmas and New Year (included in holiday allowance)
• our commitment to employee engagement including regular corporate and team events as recently recognised by us retaining Gold Investors In People Award
• a wealth of training opportunities including from our own award-winning Academy

You can find out what makes Scotland Excel an employer of choice and what benefits we can offer you by visiting https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/work-for-us/

How to apply

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector. Secondment opportunities may also be available subject to agreement from your current employer and Scotland Excel. Applications are also welcome from candidates with disabilities and guarantee an interview to those candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position.If you have a disability, please make us aware of it in the Candidate Information Form.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

To apply, click the “apply now” button and follow the instructions to submit your CV.

You must also download the attachedCandidate Information Formcomplete and email it to [e-mail]. Only applicants who submit both a CV and Candidate Information Form will be considered for interview.