Senior Procurement Specialist (626350)

Salary Range:  £36,024 - £44,263

FTE:  1 (35 hours/week)

Term: Open Contract

Closing Date: 09/07/2024

The University of Strathclyde employs nearly 4,400 staff and has an annual turnover of over £487 million with an approximate non-pay expenditure of £487 million annually. The University spends circa £128 million on goods services and works. 90% of this spend is influenced by the central procurement team who lead procurement exercises over £25,000.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative candidate who is ready to make an impact on Procurement within our Leading International Technological University.

This role is for a Senior Procurement Specialist sitting within the university’s centralised procurement team within Finance, reporting to the Category Manager and supporting the wider team. You will play a key role in the delivery of the procurement strategy across the University and ensuring that the university’s procurement activity achieves value for money and is compliant with Public Sector procurement regulations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) which is a globally recognised centre of excellence in innovative manufacturing technologies, R&D and metal forming and forging research based in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire. Managing a portfolio of procurements for NMIS a portion of the working week may be based working with the stakeholders on this site.

With strong experience of working within a strategic procurement environment, the post holder will have responsibility for the strategic sourcing and commercial management of designated goods, services and works related commodities ensuring maximisation of cost efficiencies through the implementation of best procurement practice. The Senior Procurement Specialist will take the lead and be responsible for their assigned commodity portfolio particularly focussing on value for money against business need, risk reduction and delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent. You should have sound experience in a strategic procurement environment, a strong working knowledge of Legislation and contract law and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering robust commercially sound contracts.

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 16/07/2024.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Kirstie Higgins, Deputy Head of Procurement (Kirstie.higgins@ strath.ac.uk).