Senior Procurement Associate

Office Angels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Senior Procurement Associate in Edinburgh. In this 12-month fully office-based role, you will manage procurement processes, including sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement and strong negotiation and analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Background in commercial, legal, or tendering roles is advantageous.
• Highly organized, proactive, and confident managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient, cost effective procurement processes across various goods and services.
• Manage tendering activity and drive supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and legislation.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

Temporary Senior Procurement Associate
Location: Edinburgh City Centre - Fully Office Based
Hours: 8am - 5pm
Contract: 12 months
Hourly rate: Up to £25 per hour depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP

We are supporting one of our Edinburgh based clients in the recruitment of a Temporary Senior Procurement Associate for a 12 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead on sourcing, contract management, and supplier engagement within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Role

As Senior Procurement Associate, you will take responsibility for delivering efficient, cost effective procurement processes across a range of goods and services. You will manage tendering activity, drive supplier performance, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant legislation. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders and requires strong commercial insight, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Processes
• Plan and coordinate sourcing activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to forecast supply chain requirements.
• Manage RFP processes, including bid analysis and preparation of reports.
• Liaise with legal, risk, and technical teams during tender and negotiation stages.
• Develop a strong understanding of supply markets.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and commercial risks.
• Support the implementation of contracting processes and ensure accurate purchase order creation.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of procurement policies and procedures.

• Contract Management
• Lead the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to compliance oversight.
• Ensure contracts are legally compliant and aligned with business needs.
• Manage claims, disputes, and contractual interpretations in collaboration with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, notices, and registers.

• Supplier Management
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Analyse supplier trends, cost changes, and market developments.
• Assess supplier capability and drive performance through KPIs.
• Participate in wider supply chain engagement activities when required.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Background in commercial, legal, or tendering roles is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident managing competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Values driven, professional, and able to handle confidential information.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for a challenging and rewarding temporary role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Office Angels who are operating as an employment agency. Office Angels are an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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