Purchasing Officer - Immediate in Glasgow

The Head of Procurement is responsible for managing the strategic planning, delivery, and management of the procurement function which comprises two separate companies. The core responsibility is to ensure that all strategic and tactical procurement activities carried out by the function fully comply with the governing procurement and legislative framework while operating within the financial framework.

The organisation is undergoing a period of transformation to the way in which it delivers its services, maximising efficiencies and implementing new systems to support organisational transformation. This will require a review of all procurement activity within the group and the development of a structure suitable for supporting the needs of the business and any operational transformation.

The post holder will ensure the procurement function, both strategic and tactical, supports the needs of the business, service delivery, and transformation. The Procurement function is crucial in supporting delivery of manufactured goods, repairs, maintenance, investment, and construction services to its members and third parties. Procurement is essentially the planning, purchase, and monitoring of externally provided supplies and services within a compliant environment.

• Responsible for implementing Conditions of Services and Policies and Procedures relating to the HR function.
• Lead the procurement function to be fully compliant with the planning, legislative and financial framework.
• Ensure that the functions responsibilities are met and strategies, performance targets and plans are implemented and achieved.
• Responsible for leading on, managing, and supporting the development, monitoring and review of the procurement strategy which will support the organisational Strategy.
• Development of procurement strategies to achieve best value from procured services.
• To develop and monitor effective systems and procedures for procurement, contracting and contract management, ensuring they are followed.
• To ensure that all procurement activity is undertaken within clear financial frameworks.
• Participate in the implementation of business change and business case development across the organisation ensuring that objectives are achieved, and resources are secured and organised.
• Lead teams of staff and ensure that staff are deployed appropriately with support, supervision, and development of staff via personal development processes.
• Develop a good understanding of the business and the industry it operates whilst leading an integrated professional procurement team, responsible for aligning with business objectives.
• Assist with the development and delivery of the annual business planning and financial strategy including developing, understanding, and influencing the cost and income drivers relevant to the business.
• Lead on procurement issues in key meetings to provide professional advice and guidance to drive business decisions, minimise risk and deliver good corporate governance.
• Provide critical advice, support, and guidance on all procurement matters.
• Bring influence on business decisions to ensure immediate and longer-term procurement implications, opportunities and risks are fully considered.

Evidence of continuing, relevant, professional, and personal development. Extensive experience in a senior role within a complex business environment, with practical experience of applying strategic planning and performance tools. Managerial competencies including excellent team-working, experience of managing staff, negotiation and communication skills and strong decision-making skills. Ability to understand and utilise large volumes of complex data to support business performance. Experience of working at a senior level within a local authority construction environment. Experience of working at a senior level within a procurement/contract management function.

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