Assistant Procurement Specialist

Fixed term contract (2 years)

Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for local government in Scotland. Established in 2008, we are a multi-award winning, non-profit making organisation, delivering innovative procurement solutions for the public sector. Over the past eleven years, we have helped to raise the profile of procurement by championing its potential to shape markets, support policy priorities and, ultimately, ensure the sustainable delivery of services that every community needs.

In 2018, we published our new strategic plan, detailing our vision for the next five years. Our plan sets out an ambitious agenda to further grow our organisation, supporting local authorities and other public sector organisations as they face increasing financial pressures and rising demand for services.

Our contract portfolio worth £1.8bn covers a wide of areas including social care, construction, roads, transport, environment, corporate, education and ICT. As a Centre of Procurement Expertise, Scotland Excel also delivers learning and development, change management and consultancy services.

About the role

As an Assistant Procurement Specialist, you will help your team to develop and manage innovative sourcing strategies and procurement solutions that help ensure that services can be better matched to peoples’ needs. You will undertake research to support the contract development process, and your expertise in analysing data and presenting your findings will support continuous improvement throughout the contract lifecycle. A natural communicator, you will initiate and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

In return, you will have the opportunity to progress your career in a leading procurement organisation operating across a diverse range of category areas. You will work with like-minded colleagues who get real satisfaction from supporting the delivery of essential public services and bringing social, economic and environmental benefits to our communities.

As well as a competitive salary, you will have access to all the benefits of working for a public sector organisation including a defined benefits pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, flexible working and a range of other initiatives which reflect our commitment to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and guarantee an interview to those candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware of it in your covering letter.

This fixed term post may also be available as secondment opportunities for existing local government/public sector employees, subject to the agreement of your employer.

How to apply

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