Procurement Specialist

Description

Do you have Procurement experience?

ASA Recruitment are working with a Scottish environmental public sector agency to recruit an experienced Procurement Specialist. This role is suitable for candidates based in Scotland’s Central Belt to work on a mostly remote basis.

If you started in this role today you would…

• Develop strategy, undertaking the tendering and negotiation of contracts with suppliers, including contract terms and conditions for various directorates and identified commodity groups
• Provide assistance to the organisation in the form of expert and professional procurement and commercial advice, supporting contract and strategy development and managing any contractual claims to a satisfactory conclusion
• Work with stakeholders to identify and deliver value adding opportunities for assigned portfolio, incorporating the portfolio needs, monitoring contracts under the capital expenditure programme to ensure delivery and financial commitments achieved
• Develop an effective relationship with suppliers to help ensure operational standards for delivery, quality, technology, environmental impacts, accuracy of paperwork and flexibility to the organisation’s changing needs are met

So, what are we looking for?

• Knowledge of how Scottish public sector procurement is undertaken
• Strong technical contract and supplier management experience
• Working towards CIPS qualification would be advantageous

In return, we can offer you…

The chance to take your procurement career to new heights with a public sector role that makes a difference!

If you feel this is the right challenge for you, apply online today with your current CV and we’ll be in touch directly.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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