Senior Procurement Specialist - B3

Job description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered. Procurement is much more than buying the goods, services or works the public sector need. Colleagues in the profession balance cost, quality and time considerations. It’s also about ensuring we use our collective spending power to innovate and to deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes aligned to Scotland’s National Performance Framework. As a Senior Procurement Portfolio Specialist you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the public procurement regulations, identifying opportunities for savings and benefits and to contribute to the wider government agenda including improving business for Subject Matter Experts, equality awareness and delivering the sustainability agenda. The level of Delegated Purchasing Authority for this role is commonly in the region of £5 million. Responsibilities: - You will lead the development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements optimising value for money for customers. - You will be abl...