Procurement Officer

PROCUREMENT OFFICER required for 3-4 MONTH CONTRACT with PUBLIC SECTOR organisation in EDINBURGH.

The successful candidates will be tasked with managing a portfolio of contracts, including arranging new contracts for goods and services and managing those already established. You will be confident in liaising daily with key stakeholders with whom you will collaborate in the procurement process. You will be required to support the development of the organisations' procurement, policy and procedures and provide advice and support to staff to ensure their effective implementation.

Key duties will include:

- Drafting Procurement Policies and Procedures to support the organisation's procurement operating model
- Develop, implement and maintain the procurement policy and associated procedures and best practice across the organisation
- Provide guidance on statutory and regulatory procedures in relation to procurement, particularly EU regulation.
- In consultation with colleagues, prepare contract documentation and advise on tender specifications, develop evaluation criteria and provide advice and guidance on tendering processes
- Realising the benefits of collaborative procurement by developing new contracts and managing established contracts
- Driving commercial excellence through the implementation of well-defined sourcing strategies
- Developing positive relationships with all key stakeholders in the procurement process including customer s, colleagues and suppliers
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative requirements and with NHS Education Scotland policies, procedures and processes

Skills Required

- Successful candidates will be educated to HND level or equivalent in a business related subject, w ill have or be working towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
- The successful candidate will have significant experience in a procurement environment and be able to demonstrate the following:
- Extensive knowledge of the procurement function from initiation through to contract management and renewal
- Detailed knowledge of EC Directives together with other statutory requirements placed on public sector bodies
- Excellent communication skills