Your new company

This client is an established and respected third-sector organisation based in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre. They are currently experiencing a period of growth and additional project awards have necessitated the expansion of their procurement team. This is a brand-new role with a high degree of autonomy and variety suitable for someone who enjoys working on a few projects at once and experiencing something different every day.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid working policy.

Your new role

This organisation divides its procurement team into four categories: Labs, Estates, Professional Services, and IS. This role is not tied to one specific category, instead you will be assisting on projects within all four categories where needed.

Other duties include:

• Engaging with key stakeholders in all sections of the organisation to implement and oversee procurement policies and ensure best practice is being followed.
• Manage KPIs and supplier performance
• Work closely with all operational and strategic procurement teams and assist on projects where needed
• Aid the production and implementation of annual strategic procurement plans for the whole organisation

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience with public sector procurement regulations
• Communication skills used when liaising with stakeholders, and delivering projects
• Experience with complex projects and tenders within strategic procurement
• Experience within a range of procurement categories
• Right to work in the UK

What you'll get in return

• CPD funding, including CIPS
• Hybrid working policy, two days per week in office
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight
• Excellent pension contribution
• Generous holiday allowance - 36 days
• Staff and family discounts

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. - Claire Boyd