Procurement Co-ordinator (Flexible Procurement Services) - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Procurement Co-ordinator (Flexible Procurement Services) - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Grade : 8

Scotland Excel was established as the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in 2008. We are a leading non-profit organisation servicing Scotland’s 32 local authority and over 175 associate members from across the public and third sector. We pride ourselves in being a Centre of Procurement Excellence and this is a great opportunity to join our award-winning organisation.

Scotland Excel continues to g row at pace and, due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Procurement Co-ordinator to join our Flexible Procurement team. As we continue to build this team, we are offering a fixed-term contracts for two years .

Over five successful years, the Flexible Procurement Services team has achieved 135 awarded contracts , representing a total contract value of £39m . Applicants should be aware of the unique working environment within the Flexible Procurement Services team. While the core business of Scotland Excel is collaborative at the national level for the 32 Scottish local authorities (councils) and our member organisations, this team works on behalf of our member organisations delivering local contracts for use by individual public bodies. As such, this is a client-facing position with a focus on customer relations and client satisfaction. The job description for this role is generic but the key tasks for this particular post are as listed below.

In this role you will :

• be client-facing with a focus on customer relations and client satisfaction
• lead, advise and co-ordinate preparatory work for Category C contracts delivering tender exercises for our member organisations
• be responsible for realising the benefits of collaborative procurement for Category C goods and services
• assist in implementing procurement strategies to deliver team targets and goals
• liaise with and co-ordinate feedback from key stakeholders
• monitor developments in new procurement practices and techniques, including e-technologies
• provide a wide range of support to the team including on the job training
• be responsible for the co-ordination, instruction, advising and guidance of team members
• deputise for the Senior Procurement Specialist as and when required
• support the User Intelligence Groups process to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and value delivered for local authorities
• ensure full compliance with statutory provisions, legislation, policies, procedures and processes e.g. health and safety
• support the delivery of Category C contract recommendations through the development of consistent and robust assessments, in accordance with procurement principles
• undertake a range of r esearch and analysis duties

We are looking for someone who :

More about Scotland Excel

Scotland Excel provides a wide range of procurement, commissioning, consultancy, and learning and development services for our 175 members which is growing on a monthly basis. We are also 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.

What we can offer you

As well as a competitive salary, you will have :

You can find out what makes Scotland Excel an employer of choice and what benefits we can offer you by visiting our site

Relevant documents

Job Description – Procurement Co-ordinator

Person Specification – Procurement Co-ordinator

How to apply

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector. Secondment opportunities may also be available subject to agreement from current employer and Scotland Excel. Applications are also welcome 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 so we can make any reasonable adjustments.

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.

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