Procurement Manager

Three Bridges Recruitment is currently partnering with a Scottish public sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager, based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
• Hybrid working culture - office and home based
• Competitive salary with a potential to extend contract
• Exposure to sustainable procurement practices
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Job

The role of Procurement Manager will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Maximising savings and benefits and improving procurement capability
• Procuring goods and services efficiently in line with the Corporate Plan
• Developing collaborative working partnerships
• Ensuring statutory obligations are met
• Reporting to the Head of Procurement and occasionally receiving direction from the Director of Corporate Services
• Delivering a customer-focused approach to continuous improvement

You

As a Procurement Manager, you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Understanding of current Scottish public sector procurement practices is essential, including The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations and The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act
• Extensive procurement experience in a comparable organisation
• Stakeholder management and exceptional communication skills
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement legislation
• Ability to work in a complex collaborative environment
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financing influencing decisions
• Proven experience in Contract & Supplier Management
• Effective Project and Change Management skills

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability".?We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.

Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.