Procurement Specialist in Edinburgh

Morgan Hunt has immediate start contract roles available for experienced Procurement Specialists with a Public Sector organisation.

• Inside IR35 - £250-350 per day depending on experience
• Hybrid working - 1 day per week required in Edinburgh office
• Immediate start until December 2024

The Role:

• Project planning and management
• Supporting savings proposal development
• Engage with suppliers and service areas to develop procurement approaches that optimise value for money
• Ensure projects are delivered in the most commercially effective manner, based upon the Procurement Specialist's deep and current market insight
• Ensure compliance with Contract Standing Orders and relevant legislation
• Lead the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to demonstrate value for money
• Promote good procurement practice including with regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, equalities and delivering community benefits
• Identify and manage risks and issues
• Undertake contract handover process on completion of each procurement project, including identification of risk, issues and mitigation strategies, to ensure all savings and benefits are realised
• Ensure sourcing and procurement projects are delivered in the most commercially effective manner and take cognisance of all relevant policy and best practice drivers such as sustainability, social considerations, financial systems, etc

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Megan McAvoy on 07488885215.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.