Procurement Specialist - Glasgow

Procurement Specialist - Glasgow - £400 Inside IR35 - 6 months

We're working with a major public sector client seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist
Title: Procurement Specialist

Duration: 6 months + extension

Location: Glasgow (2 days in office)

Rate: £400 max

IR35: Inside

Key responsibilities

Managing the award of contracts up to £50k using the quick quote system on PCS/or alternative means of identifying value for money for this procurement activity in accordance with the Bank's procurement policy and public procurement regulations.

Providing advice & support to a wide range of stakeholders across the Bank, including at Executive level, on sourcing strategy, procurement and supplier management.

Working with the Head of Procurement to help accelerate the delivery of other sourcing and procurement activities and supporting on regulated procurements as required.

Managing the Contract Register, undertaking spot checks and reviewing contract documentation and collating documentation for audit trails of live contracts and contract review meetings.

Review procurement filing structure, identify and implement improvements to ensure accurate records for audit purposes.

Updating and administering of procurement related templates, central mailbox monitoring and spend analysis activities.

Negotiating contractual terms with suppliers, to ensure these are within the Bank's risk appetite and are compliant with regulatory expectations.

Contributing to developing, establishing and embedding Bank processes for procurement, taking lead responsibility for some aspects as delegated by the Head of Procurement.

Key Skills and Experience

Expertise and experience of managing procurement in accordance with public sector procurement regulations and processes and using PCS, from initial identification of a need through to contract delivery and management.

Knowledge of and demonstrable experience of applying best practice procurement and commercial approaches to create and maximise Value for Money (VfM).

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) is desirable (or working towards this and/or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience).

Experience of undertaking procurement of a diverse range of categories and services and ensuring effective third-party risk management.

Delivering at pace in a fast-paced environment, taking responsibility to solve problems, achieve deadlines and to 'get things done'. A collaborative, team-working approach is key to do this.

Communicating and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholder at all levels of the organisation. This includes the ability to engage and influence at Executive level on procurement.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.