Procurement Manager

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Procurement Manager for an initial 6 month contract with possible 3 month extension on a rate of circa £350-£400/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working with 1-2 days a week onsite in Edinburgh.Responsibilities:- Manage/ administer procurement activities/ processes (in collaboration with end users- Maintain Contracts Register.- Input to regular reports on procurement activities for Executive Team and Audit & RiskCommittee (provide source data, draft reports)- Work with outsourced service providers to ensure procurements undertaken on behalf of the organisation are done so in accordance with procurement policy and relevant Scottish public sector regulations and requirements.- Suggest periodic updates/ improvements to procurement strategy/ policy- Represent the organisation in external procurement networks and activities where required or appropriate.- Administration of all procurement related activities- To support ensuring all procurement activities (including those delivered by outsourced partners (e.g. Managing Agents) satisfy regulatory and legal requirements- Maintain the Contracts Register, ensuring business-wide compliance and engagement and that our register is complete and current at all times.- Support production of Annual Procurement ReportEssential Skills:- Educated to degree level (BSc/BA) or equivalent- Negotiation/ influencing and good communication skills- Attention to detail- Strong team worker- Regular management of administrative tasks- Scottish Public sector procurement experience- Use of the Scottish Government Procurement Journey- Use of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015- Use of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014- Contract scoping, tendering, negotiation- Managing contract delivery- Formal reportingDesirable Skills:- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply membership- Confidence in dealing with senior leadership (Internal or external)- Representing the organisation in external situations- Experience of wide range of contract types (goods, services, works)If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

Created: 2025-08-11