Procurement Specialist (OJEU)

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST with PUBLIC SECTOR/OJEU EXPERIENCE required for INITIAL 6 MONTH CONTRACT with PUBLIC SECTOR CLIENT in either GLASGOW OR EDINBURGH.

Duties will include:

- Leading and/or supporting the development, planning and implementation of procurement commodity strategies; driving value for money improvement through the provision of market and project analysis and support for the procurement processes.
- Leading on low to medium value, low/medium risk procurements.
- Forming User Groups and managing stakeholders where required and facilitating user requirements for medium value, medium risk contracts and assist the Senior Portfolio Specialist in facilitating stakeholders for high value/risk contracts.
- Contributing to procurement reviews as required and implementation of innovative procurement strategies based on comprehensive market research and in line with procurement policy and EU regulations.
- Supplier and Contract Management - involving the gathering, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data and information to facilitate management decisions, planning and performance reporting.
- Co-ordinating spend and savings information.
- Requirement to work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the Scottish Government as required, ensuring effective participation and buy-in. Advising on legal, policy and other requirements pertaining to procurement.

Experience required:

- Public sector/OJEU procurement experience
- Competent in leading, project planning and implementing end-to-end procurement process for projects above EU thresholds.
- Supports customers leading and developing complex specifications and invitation to tender documentation for EU competitions.
- Understands when and how to negotiate.
- Capable of effectively sourcing and tendering for a range of commodities and services ensuring delivery of value for money.

Candidates will be required to either already hold a valid Disclosure Scotland certificate or be willing and able to apply for one prior to CV submittal to the client.

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