This is a great opportunity for a Public Sector Procurement Professional who is looking to take the next step on their career path and progress into a role where they are managing a small team (2) and have responsibility for a Procurement Function within a Fife-based Institution.
The Institution delivers over 400 courses across 40 specialist areas and the Procurement Manager will work closely with the stakeholders across the 5 campuses in Fife to deliver their procurement needs and projects.
The Procurement Team will work across a breadth of categories that will include estates, professional services, travel, insurance and IT and will network across the Institution to promote the capabilities of the Procurement Team. The size of the projects will differ and the Procurement Manager will deliver the tender process for above-regulated spend areas.
The Procurement Manager will manage and mentor the team in managing the process for lower-level spend and support them with their development. They will also network with their peers across the wider business and look to work collaboratively with them using framework agreements.
The organisation has a strong ethical ethos, so our client is keen to speak with candidates who with a strong grounding in sustainable/responsible procurement practices.
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 focussed procurement awareness training to stakeholders
- Enshrine robust procurement principles into all procurement processes
- Undertake and deliver reporting to key stakeholders
Knowledge and experience required for the role:
- You will have proven experience working in Public Sector Procurement
- Have significant knowledge of Scottish/UK procurement legislation
- Be experienced in tendering within a regulated environment Public Contracts (Scotland) and PRA(Scotland) Act.
- Have a considerable understanding of the key ethical/social & environmental impacts of procurement
- Experience with project management processes and meeting demanding targets and deadlines
- Understand the importance of delivering a First-Class procurement service to Stakeholders
- Enjoy building working relationships with Stakeholders/Customers
Our client offers a suite of benefits including remote working (occasional travel to site), a 9-Day fortnight, hybrid working and flexible working (core hours).