Snr Procurement Officer

Harvey Nash UK; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist on a 6‑month contract. The role offers hybrid working across Edinburgh/Glasgow and daily rates between £400 and £430.

The post focuses on ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations, driving savings, and supporting government agendas including SMEs, equality, and sustainability. You will shape high‑value, high‑risk procurement strategies and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to CPD and professional accreditation.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end public procurement cycles (sourcing, tendering, contracts).
• Experience with Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to articulate procurement and commercial issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Robust analytical skills to draw insights and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements, optimizing value for money.
• Drive compliance with public procurement regulations and contribute to government agendas including SMEs, equality, and sustainability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Sourcing strategy

Education

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma

WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification

Job description

• 6 Month Contract, Inside IR35
• Hybrid, Edinburgh/Glasgow
• Day Rate: £400 - £430

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the public procurement regulations, identifying opportunities for savings and benefits and to contribute to the wider government agenda including improving business for SMEs, equality awareness and delivering the sustainability agenda.

You will lead the development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements optimising value for money for customers.

Essential Criteria

• This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced level professional accreditation of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma, WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification or relevant equivalent.
• Proven track record in the delivery of the full end-to-end public procurement cycle, including sourcing strategy development, tendering, and contract and supplier management.
• Experience of PCS - Public Contracts Scotland is highly sought.
• Established interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills with experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels.
• A proven ability to articulate procurement and commercial issues clearly and succinctly to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Robust analytical skills with the ability to draw out key messages and findings to make recommendations.

Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland.