Snr Procurement Officer

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Hybride; GBP 74 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harvey Nash Plc is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a 6-month hybrid contract based in Edinburgh/Glasgow. The role involves leading procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements while ensuring compliance with public regulations and driving savings and SME opportunities.

The ideal candidate has experience in end-to-end procurement cycles, PCS familiarity, and strong stakeholder management with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• This is a specialist role requiring evidence of commitment to continuous professional development, including external professional accreditation such as CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma or WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification.
• Experience of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) is highly sought.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management with relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw insights and make recommendations.
• Ability to articulate procurement and commercial issues clearly to various stakeholders.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Formation

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma / WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification or equivalent

Description du poste

• 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.