Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our client in Gourock on a full-time, permanent basis.
 
As a Procurement Specialist, you will Undertake Procurement and Supply Chain activities in support of the management and control of designated areas of expenditure. Provide cover for purchasing system administration (CPS) and ensure all user records and levels of access are maintained and controlled in line with CPS Desk Instructions.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
 
Essential:
  • HND or equivalent qualification together with relevant experience.
Desirable:
  • Studying towards full membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
  • Experience in the use of Public Contracts Scotland Quick Quote portal.
  • Experience in the use of Public Contracts Scotland Tenders portal.
  • Experience of Contract negotiations.
  • Working knowledge of Supply Chain and Contract management.
  • Relevant experience of tendering procedures.
  • Experience of Public Sector Procurement legislation.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft tools including SharePoint and Power BI.
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Assist in the formulation, negotiation and management of a defined range of commodity areas to secure the best terms, conditions and financial outcome.
  • Assist in the administration of the commercial aspects of contracts including supplier appraisal, tender preparation, tender assessment, negotiation, recommendation, placement, variation management, claim management and performance monitoring.
  • Assist in developing strategies that will underpin client’s objectives.
  • Implement designated strategies and progress through the required procurement processes in order to deliver successful outcomes and achieve agreed targets
  • Provide regular and pro-active liaison and support to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist stakeholders during periods of contract mobilisation and monitor performance.
  • Ensure all materials procured meet the client’s requirements of suitability for purpose, quality, safety and price.
  • Deliver and support strategies to achieve targeted savings, performance improvement and supplier rationalisation.
  • Responsible for providing cover when required for purchasing system administration (CPS) that ensures all user records and levels of access are maintained and controlled.
  • Responsible for control of agency fuel cards.
  • Where contractual issues exist, assist stakeholders to ensure orders are received in a timely fashion. Where contractual issues persist, escalate to procurement line management.
  • Prepare agreed price variations ready for upload to CPS.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 
 
Salary of £38,000 per annum.
Benefits: Agile Working, 37 days annual leave (pro-rata), staff travel pass and an industry leading pension.