Job Description
Snr Procurement Specialist | 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh/Glasgow| Starting ASAP
Day Rate: £DOE
About the role:
As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the public procurement regulations, identifying opportunities for savings and benefits and to contribute to the wider government agenda including improving business for SMEs, equality awareness and delivering the sustainability agenda.
You will:
You will lead the development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements optimising value for money for customers. \This includes from initial conception, strategy development, through the full procurement delivery cycle, to contract award, ensuring compliance with relevant public procurement legislation and Scottish Government procurement policies.
You will be required to manage a number of activities and projects concurrently and therefore need to have effective time and task management skills.
You will work flexibly within the team, Division and across the Directorate to help deliver the organisation's wider goals in line with the Directorate Plan.
Essential Criteria
This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced level professional accreditation of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma, WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification or relevant equivalent*; n Proven track record in the delivery of the full end-to-end public procurement cycle, including sourcing strategy development, tendering, and contract and supplier management.
Established interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills with experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels and working in collaboration with internal and external colleagues. A proven ability to articulate procurement and commercial issues clearly and succinctly to a range of internal and external stakeholders. \
Commercial Manager Progression Scheme in Livingston employer: Harvey Nash Plc
Harvey Nash is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the energy sector. With offices throughout Scotland, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration for impactful roles in renewable energy projects. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of energy.
