Procurement Co-ordinator

Join a team that is making a real difference across Scotland's public sector.

As Scotland’s centre of procurement expertise, Scotland Excel continues to experience growing demand for the services and support we provide to local authorities and public sector organisations nationwide. As we expand our impact, we are looking for a talented Procurement Co-ordinator to join our successful and growing Contract Delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering value, innovation and excellent outcomes for the public sector.

We're looking for someone who combines strong procurement knowledge with excellent analytical and organisational skills. You'll be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, capable of managing multiple priorities, and committed to delivering high-quality work with exceptional attention to detail.

In return, you'll join a dynamic, supportive team where your contribution will directly influence the procurement solutions that help local authorities and public sector partners achieve better outcomes for the communities they serve.

Principal Role

• Assist in the implementation of procurement strategies that deliver key team targets and goals
• Ensure compliance with standing orders, statutory provisions, EU directives, other relevant legislation and Scotland Excel policies, procedures and processes
• Lead, advise and coordinate preparatory work supporting the effective management of the portfolio of high value/high risk Category B contracts
• Liaise with and coordinate relevant feedback from key stakeholders in the procurement process
• Manage a range of research and analysis duties as directed in support of the procurement teams’ contracts process
• Responsible for realising the benefits of collaborative procurement by supporting new contract development opportunities for Category B goods and services and support managing established contracts
• Support the User Intelligence Groups process for designated commodities to ensure that efficiency, effectiveness and value are delivered to local authorities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare key stakeholder assessments for input to managing/developing contract solutions which ensure effective service delivery
• Responsible for the coordination, instruction, advising and guidance of team members
• Support and coordinate all stages of Scotland Excel’s approved procurement process in order to deliver high value / high risk contracts; advise and guide others as required
• Support negotiations with suppliers in accordance with Scotland Excel policies and procedures, ensuring that the business is represented in an effective and professional manner. Make recommendations on the award of contracts in accordance with Scotland Excel’s contract authorisation procedure and arrange subsequent contract placement and mobilisation in conjunction with Renfrewshire Council legal services
• Support sustainable procurement policy and practice in the delivery of contracts to local authorities
• Support the delivery of Category B contract recommendations through the development of consistent and robust assessments, and in accordance with agreed procurement principles
• Support User Intelligence Groups to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies, ensuring that key objectives and critical success factors are achieved
• Through effective use of management information, carry out analysis and management of price variation requests in support of local authority procurement objectives
• Undertake research to identify and develop new sources of supply for relevant commodities or services, conducting supplier appraisals as appropriate

Qualifications, Qualities and Relevant Experience

• Achieved, or working towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent
• HND in business related subject or equivalent qualification
• Excellent organisational, numeracy and communication skills
• Committed to the provision and development of excellent customer service
• Demonstrable understanding of Scotland Excel’s customer care focus and continuous service improvement…