25 Full time, Procurement jobs in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the construction division of the Contract Delivery team to support the delivery of national collaborative procurement for Scotland’s local authorities. This involves an active role contributing to the existing Contract Delivery Plan and also operational management of the contract and supplier relationships. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to cover a period of maternity leave.

The post holder will be responsible for working with the team and a wide group of customers that use the framework to ensure that all activities are undertaken to the highest standards and within agreed timescales.  

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will use your in-depth market knowledge to develop and manage innovative solutions that support key stakeholders. The post holder will undertake a lead role in the development of complex collaborative work. Your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills will strengthen relationships with the wide range of stakeholders and partners we work with. A natural leader, you will get the best from colleagues working with you to deliver collaborative solutions. 

The role requires strong organisational planning, systems processing and data analysis skills. The post holder 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. 

The successful candidate will be required to represent Scotland Excel on strategic groups and external forums, and ensuring contracts are reflective of policy and best practice.

You will work with like-minded colleagues who get real satisfaction from supporting the delivery of essential public services and bringing social, economic and environmental benefits to our communities.

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.

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 and other flexible working options including a 9 day fortnight.

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.

Applying for the post

We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

This fixed-term 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 cover letter.

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

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

Submissions without a cover 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.