Senior Procurement Specialist (12 months Fixed Term with further 12 months subject to funding)

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.

About the role

Scotland Excel are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join the organisation for a period of 12 months with the possibility of a further 12 months subject to funding. The successful candidate will be someone with knowledge and skills suited to working in a busy contracting environment, working across a number of supply chains focused on the Construction, Transport and Environment commodity areas.

Scotland Excel establishes supply routes for Scotland’s local authorities and our associate members. The Construction, Transport and Environment team have a large portfolio of contracts, including infrastructure development, housing programmes and related professional services, all of which you will play a key role in delivering.

The successful candidate will also play an interesting and varied role in Scotland’s Green Recovery through projects such as energy efficient homes and electric vehicles, working towards the Scottish Government’s Net Zero Scotland aims. You will also be involved in ensuring that we meet our aims in providing sustainable procurement solutions in the areas of Construction, Fleet, Waste and Roads.

We welcome applications from all procurement backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector. What we ask you to bring is your enthusiasm and determination to make a difference to the members of society who benefit from our wide range of contracts.

What we can offer you

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, staff discounts and a range of other initiatives which reflect our commitment to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.

Find out what makes Scotland Excel an employer of choice in public procurement and what benefits we can offer you https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/work-for-us/

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

How to apply

For full details of the skills, experience and personal qualities required for this position, please click on ‘apply’ to visit the careers page on our website.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and guarantee an interview to those candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position

Closing date is close of business on Wednesday 20th September 2023.