Procurement Co-ordinator

About the role

We are seeking to recruit a Procurement Co-ordinator on a permanent basis to join our Contract Delivery Team.

The successful candidate will be someone with knowledge and skills suited to working in a busy contracting environment, working across several supply chains.

This role requires strong organisational planning, systems processing and data analysis skills. The post holders will support an enthusiastic team to coordinate and deliver project planning activity, related to existing contracts as well as developing and embedding best practice business processes and systems across the team. 

Key responsibilities

• prepare key stakeholder assessments for input to managing/developing contract solutions which ensure effective service delivery;
• undertake research for new sources of supply for relevant commodities or services, conducting supplier appraisals as appropriate;
• support the development, preparation and submission of a range of reports required to monitor the performance and effectiveness of suppliers and contracts;
• assist in the successful implementation and management of contracts, through a cycle of continuous improvement, from initiation to expiry:
• support delivery of Category B contract recommendations;
• involved in assessing financial documentation submitted at tender stage;
• work with User Intelligence Groups to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies; and
• negotiate with suppliers in accordance with policies and procedures, ensuring that the business is represented in an effective and professional manner.

Desired Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Achieved, working toward or willing to work towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.

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, hybrid working (1 day office, 4 days remote working at present) and other flexible working options.

You will have access to 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 and what benefits we can offer you on our Work For Us page.

Essential qualities

The following values are at the heart of everything we do at Scotland Excel and the successful candidate will be expected the demonstrate these daily:

• Professional
• Respectful
• Courageous
• Integrity

How to apply

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector.

The permanent post may be open to secondment for applicants already working within public sector, providing agreement from your current employer.

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.

In order to be considered for this post we ask that you provide

• a CV (max.3 pages)
• a cover letter in which you should describe how your work experience to date and personal qualities would make you an excellent fit for this position.

Click the apply button to submit your application.

Submissions without a covering letter or received after the closing date may not be considered.

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