Procurement Manager

A large and well-established Higher Education institution in Fife is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Manager to lead procurement activity across the organisation. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for a small, supportive team and influence across multiple areas including Estates, Professional Services, IT, Travel and Insurance.

You will be based primarily at the Dunfermline campus, with flexible hybrid working, and join at an exciting time as the institution expands into a new state-of-the-art campus built to the Scottish Government's Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard.

The role:

Lead procurement activity including tendering, contract management and supplier relationships
Guide and support colleagues involved in devolved procurement activity
Undertake spend analysis and use data to drive informed commercial decisions
Develop and embed robust, sustainable procurement processes
Champion ethical, social and environmental procurement principles
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple campuses
Act as a key link with collaborative procurement bodies and sector groups

About You:

Proven experience in public sector procurement
Knowledge of Scottish/UK procurement legislation
Experience managing regulated tender processes
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills
Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused
Interest in sustainable and ethical procurement
CIPS membership (or working towards) is desirable

Working Pattern & Benefits

Permanent, full-time, 9-day fortnight (other flexible working considered)
Hybrid working
40 Days holiday
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Learning and Development

Join a community of procurement professionals, attend networking events and sector conferences
Regular performance reviews and career development opportunities
Funding available for professional and leadership qualifications

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please send your CV today