£48K/yr to £59K/yr
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract, Variable

Procurement Manager - IT FTC

Posted by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited.

Your new company
I am delighted to be representing one of Scotland's most prestigious universities as they look for someone to manage their IS/IT procurement category on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
This client offers an innovative and supportive work environment which thrives on collaboration.
Experience within Public Sector Procurement is a necessity for this role.

Your new role
In this role you will be:

  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on the organisation's procurement processes
  • Mentoring and supporting junior members of staff
  • Analysing expenditure records and creation of market plans
  • Managing high-value tenders and monitoring the category's procurement process
  • Managing supplier performance and KPIs
  • Overseeing contracts

What you'll need to succeed
A successful candidate will have:

  • Experience within public sector procurement (essential)
  • MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience in people management
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Hands on procurement and tendering experience

What you'll get in return

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension contribution
  • Flexitime
  • Hybrid working
  • Option for a 9-day fortnight

What you need to do now
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