Senior Public Sector Procurement Specialist

Harvey Nash Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a 6-month contract (Inside IR35) with hybrid working options in Edinburgh/Glasgow. You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, drive savings, and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.

Responsibilities include developing strategies for high-value procurements, managing tender processes, and advising on supplier contracts and options while collaborating with stakeholders across the Directorate to deliver value

Qualifications

• This role requires evidence of commitment to professional development including external accreditation at advanced level or willingness to attain such in-post.
• Proven track record delivering full end-to-end public procurement cycles including sourcing strategy, tendering and supplier management.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate procurement issues clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Robust analytical skills to draw out key messages and support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements, optimising value for money.
• Lead and manage all stages of the end-to-end public sector procurement process.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and Scottish Government policies across the delivery cycle.
• Address the Sustainable Procurement Duty and contribute to sustainability agenda.
• Collaborate with customers, colleagues and external markets to deliver credible procurement strategies and contracts.
• Advise suppliers and customers on contractual options using product and market knowledge.
• Manage multiple activities and projects concurrently with effective time and task management.
• Work flexibly within the team and directorate to support wider organisational goals.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Tendering

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma

WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification

Job description

Harvey Nash Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a 6-month contract (Inside IR35) with hybrid working options in Edinburgh/Glasgow. You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, drive savings, and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.

Responsibilities include developing strategies for high-value procurements, managing tender processes, and advising on supplier contracts and options while collaborating with stakeholders across the Directorate to deliver value