Procurement Co-ordinator (National Savings Team)

Scotland Excel was established as the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in 2008. We are a leading non-profit organisation servicing Scotland’s 32 local authority and over 175 associate members from across the public and third sector. We pride ourselves on being a Centre of Procurement Excellence and this is a great opportunity to join our award-winning organisation.

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. As a result, we are seeking to recruit a Procurement Co-ordinator to our National Savings Team.

About the Role

This role will be working within our National Savings Team as procurement lead to deliver Scotland wide aggregated mini-competitions. You will be required to engage with our members and partners to develop specifications and schedule of requirements and to manage and progress the procurements from conception to award.

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. This role is offered on a 24-month fixed-term basis.

Interviews will be held on Friday 14 November 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, advise and coordinate preparatory work supporting the effective management of the portfolio of high value/high risk Category B contracts
• 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
• Manage a range of research and analysis duties as directed in support of the procurement teams’ contracts process
• Assist in the implementation of procurement strategies that deliver key team targets and goals
• Liaise with and coordinate relevant feedback from key stakeholders in the procurement process
• Ensure compliance with standing orders, statutory provisions, EU directives, other relevant legislation and Scotland Excel policies, procedures and processes

About Scotland Excel

Scotland Excel is an award-winning Centre of Procurement Expertise providing a wide range of procurement, commissioning, consultancy, and learning and development services for our members.

Since 2008, we have helped to establish procurement as an effective driver for local and national economic growth and wellbeing. Our £2bn portfolio of collaborative contracts supports the delivery of savings, social value, community benefits, fair work practices and environmental policy, and covers a wide range of public services including construction, roads, transport, environment, corporate and education.

Scotland Excel also develops and manages arrangements which support the commissioning of care services for children and adults. Our national care contracts are developed in partnership with care professionals, including care providers, to support person-centred outcomes embedded within national policy.

We also provide procurement and consultancy services to help our members get the most from their procurement resources, ranging from ad-hoc tendering support through to transformation programmes and strategic procurement partnerships.

The Scotland Excel Academy offers applied learning programmes leading to accredited qualifications in procurement, leadership and management, coaching and mentoring, project management and business analysis, as well as short courses and workshops.

Scotland Excel is a non-profit organisation working with members from across the public sector including local authorities, health and social care partnerships, housing associations, and other public and third sector organisations.

What we can offer you

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

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector. Secondment opportunities may also be available subject to agreement from current employer and Scotland Excel. Applications are also welcome 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 when submitting your application.