Procurement Specialist - Public Sector

In this role you will be a key member of a public sector procurement team

You will ideally have: -

• A min level 6 qualification in Public Procurement with a min of 3 years' exp. in Public Procurement.
• Exp. in tendering in the utilities sector, under EU directive, 2014/25/EU desirable.
• Responsible for RFXs & contract management. of goods & services for company.
• Exp. in tendering procedures, such as Frameworks, Qualification systems, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, Competitive Dialogue & the Negotiated procedure.
• Procurement/sourcing, negotiation; strategic selection of goods & services needed

Role/Considerations:

• Ensure best practice procurement
• Run tender process in line with EU Directives
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve value for money through tendering
• Ensure timely & efficient awarding of contracts
• Run RFQs & liaise with relevant stakeholders
• Responsibility for review & mgt. of contracts

Develop contract mgt. plan for contracts

• Manage & maintain relationships with suppliers & end users
• Ensure terms & conditions of contracts adhered throughout contract
• Track actual spends & highlight variance in budget & actual spend
• Develop relevant KPIs for analysis of costs & supplier performance
• Periodic review costs accurate for period
• Consider automation of processes, where possible

Skills & Knowledge required for this role:

• Qualification in Public Procurement, minimum requirement is level 6
• Minimum of 3/4 years' exp. in Public Procurement
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Desired knowledge & hands-on usage of SAP welcomed
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word
• Good communication & time mgt. skills
• Commercial & business awareness

Please do not apply for this role if you have never worked in a public sector or semi-state procurement department before.

A competitive salary is available and the chance to work with a great team

Nicola Reid​

Director ‑ Supply Chain & Procurement