Senior Procurement Specialist

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation with offices with Glasgow and Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Procurement Specialist for a contract up to June 2027 on a rate of £430/day (Inside IR35).

• Undertake complete end-to-end procurement process from initial conception to contract award.
• Work effectively with a range of key stakeholders in Central Government bodies and UK other government departments to deliver credible procurement strategies and contracts.
• Leading the development, planning and implementation of strategies for procurements optimising value for money across the organisation
• Active supplier management and customer engagement during the contract lifecycle; review and revise contracts using product and market knowledge.
• Demonstratable experience and understanding of Scottish public procurement policy and procedures, i.e. the full end-to-end strategic procurement process, including sourcing and tendering, supplier management and negotiation.
• This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced level professional accreditation of CIPS Level 4 Diploma, WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification or relevant equivalent*; or a commitment to attaining such an accreditation once in post.
• * ‘Equivalent’ may include accreditation from another relevant professional body or a relevant academic qualification at degree or post graduate level
• Significant evidenced experience operating and delivering at an advanced level may be considered as equivalent when accompanied by a commitment to attaining an accreditation once in post.