Description
Procurement Specialist with public sector/OJEU experience required for initial 6 month contract with public sector client in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Duties will include:
- Leading and/or supporting the development, planning and implementation of procurement commodity strategies; driving value for money improvement through the provision of market and project analysis and support for the procurement processes.
- Leading on low to medium value, low/medium risk procurements.
- Forming User Groups and managing stakeholders where required and facilitating user requirements for medium value, medium risk contracts and assist the Senior Portfolio Specialist in facilitating stakeholders for high value/risk contracts.
- Contributing to procurement reviews as required and implementation of innovative procurement strategies based on comprehensive market research and in line with procurement policy and EU regulations.
- Supplier and Contract Management - involving the gathering, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data and information to facilitate management decisions, planning and performance reporting.
- Co-ordinating spend and savings information.
- Requirement to work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the Scottish Government as required, ensuring effective participation and buy-in. Advising on legal, policy and other requirements pertaining to procurement.
Experience required:
- Public sector/OJEU procurement experience
Competent in leading, project planning and implementing end-to-end procurement process for projects above EU thresholds.
Supports customers leading and developing complex specifications and invitation to tender documentation for EU competitions.
Understands when and how to negotiate.
Capable of effectively sourcing and tendering for a range of commodities and services ensuring delivery of value for money.
Candidates will be required to either already hold a valid Disclosure Scotland certificate or be willing and able to apply for one prior to CV submittal to the client.
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