Procurement Manager

Job Description
Our Public Sector Client is looking to appoint an ambitious and keen Public Sector Procurement Professional looking for the next step in their procurement career.
The Procurement Manager will have one direct report and will head up the Procurement Team. They will build relationships and work with key stakeholders to deliver procurement projects across a range of spend categories e.g. Insurance, Audit, Finance Systems, IT etc.
Responsibilities of the role include: Develop a network of stakeholders who have procurement requirements to support their business operation or department. Manage Supplier Relationships and contracts. Undertake appropriate spend analysis activity and manage the tender process of supplies/services and deliver the tender process for above-regulated spend areas. Mentor and develop colleagues in managing the process for lower level spend. Develop procurement processes based on the 'Procurement Journey' and deliver focused procurement awareness training to stakeholders. Undertake and deliver reporting to key stakeholders. Knowledge and experience required for the role: Proven experience working in Public Sector Procurement. Significant knowledge of Scottish/UK procurement legislation. Experience in tendering within a regulated environment Public Contracts (Scotland) and PRA(Scotland) Act. Considerable understanding of the key ethical/social & environmental impacts of procurement. Experience with project management processes and meeting demanding targets and deadlines. Understanding of the importance of delivering a First-Class procurement service to stakeholders. Enjoy building working relationships with stakeholders/customers. To discuss this opportunity in more detail please send your CV today.
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