Procurement Co-ordinator (114481)

Scotland Excel is continuing to experience a growing demand for our capability as a centre of procurement expertise for public sector, from local authorities across Scotland and other organisations in the public domain.

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Procurement Co-ordinator to join our Contract Delivery team. We’re looking for a flexible team player with strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering value through public sector procurement. Join our dynamic procurement team supporting local authorities across Scotland.

The role will require sound procurement knowledge and experience with a high level of attention to detail and numeracy, confidence to deal with multiple different stakeholders and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Principal Role

• Assist in the implementation of procurement strategies that deliver key team targets and goals
• Ensure compliance with standing orders, statutory provisions, EU directives, other relevant legislation and Scotland Excel policies, procedures and processes
• Lead, advise and coordinate preparatory work supporting the effective management of the portfolio of high value/high risk Category B contracts
• Liaise with and coordinate relevant feedback from key stakeholders in the procurement process
• Manage a range of research and analysis duties as directed in support of the procurement teams’ contracts process
• Responsible for realising the benefits of collaborative procurement by supporting new contract development opportunities for Category B goods and services and support managing established contracts
• Support the User Intelligence Groups process for designated commodities to ensure that efficiency, effectiveness and value are delivered to local authorities

Benefits of working with Scotland Excel

As well as a competitive salary, you will have:

• Access to a defined benefits pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund. Current combined contribution of employee and employer varies depending on earnings but can be between 24-32%
• A generous holiday allowance of 33 days including public holidays. This increases on a sliding scale up to an additional ten days subject to length of service
• Flexible working opportunities including hybrid working and a nine-day fortnight
• Access to staff discounts through Vivup employee benefit platform
• Time off during office closure over Christmas and New Year (included in holiday allowance)
• Our commitment to employee engagement including regular corporate and team events as recently recognised by us retaining Gold Investors In People Award
• A wealth of training opportunities including from our own award-winning Academy

Scotland Excel celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Candidates with disabilities are guarantee an interview providing they meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware when submitting your application.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.

Please continue to our website to find out more about Scotland Excel, view our portfolio, detailed job description, person specification and apply online.

Submissions received after the closing date, may not be considered.

Interviews will be held, week commencing 30th March 2026.