Snr Procurement Officer

• This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced level professional accreditation of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma, WCC Advanced Practitioner Certification or relevant equivalent.
• Proven track record in the delivery of the full end-to-end public procurement cycle, including sourcing strategy development, tendering, and contract and supplier management.
• Experience of PCS - Public Contracts Scotland is highly sought.
• Established interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills with experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels.
• A proven ability to articulate procurement and commercial issues clearly and succinctly to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Robust analytical skills with the ability to draw out key messages and findings to make recommendations.

Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland.