Procurement Specialist

Description:

Our client has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support procurement activity within a highly regarded education environment based in Inverness.

This role offers the chance to work across a varied and interesting portfolio of categories including ICT, Professional Services, Student Services and Curriculum Resources, supporting stakeholders with tendering activity, procurement guidance and contract management.

Working as part of a well-established and supportive procurement team, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring procurement activity is delivered in line with statutory requirements and best practice procurement processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing procurement projects and working within a collaborative environment that offers genuine flexibility and work/life balance.

Responsibilities of the role include:

Managing end-to-end tendering activity across a range of categories and contract values
Supporting procurement and contract management processes within a regulated environment
Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Providing procurement guidance and support across multiple departments
Supporting systems management, reporting and procurement compliance activities
Undertaking spend analysis and producing management and analytical reports
Supporting ethical, social and environmental procurement objectives
Assisting with supplier management and contract negotiations
Ensuring procurement activities are completed in line with institutional and statutory requirements

Knowledge & Experience Required:

Proven experience working within Public Sector Procurement
Strong end-to-end tendering experience
Knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations and procurement legislation
Experience managing demanding deadlines and procurement projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Commercial awareness with an understanding of contract management principles
Experience producing analytical reports and spend analysis
Advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills
Understanding of ethical/social and environmental procurement practices
CIPS membership preferred or willingness to work towards MCIPS

What our client offers:

Hybrid and flexible working
9-day fortnight
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Diverse procurement portfolio and project work
Opportunities for professional development
Excellent work/life balanceCandidates not based locally in Inverness must be willing to attend site a minimum of 2 days every fortnight

If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact whilst continuing to develop your career, please send your CV today for a confidential discussion