Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow / Dundee, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Procurement Specialist for an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £375/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in Glasgow / Dundee.

Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end procurement processes for high-value and/or high-risk contracts. This includes procurement strategy development, tender management, and evaluation to contract award.

- Draft all procurement and contract documentation and use relevant tools and systems.

- Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority - providing expert commercial advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance, value for money, and risk mitigation.

- Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes using contract/supplier reviews and appropriate management information to identify risks to delivery, time, cost, and quality.

- Promote sustainable procurement practices, including community benefits, fair work, and climate change considerations.

Essential Skills:

- Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in leading tender processes (including regulated procurements) in public sector procurement or a regulated procurement environment across categories such as ICT, estates or professional services.

- Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and policy in Scotland.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

- Strong analytical and commercial acumen.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

- Capable of managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.

- Proficiency in using eProcurement systems.

Desirable Skills:

- Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or working towards it.

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