Procurement Advisor

Procurement Advisor

PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Public Sector, Tendering

Duration: 3-6 months

Location:
Glasgow or London – Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite

The purpose of the Procurement Advisor is to partner with directorates at a senior level to ensure robust, compliant procurement activity, deliver training on contract management, and support planning and execution of efficient, effective procurement and contract management practices.

• Have an understanding of Government Commercial and best practice procurement policies and procedures particularly with tendering experience within professional services
• Experience of working in public sector procurement
• Experience in best practice procurement, tendering and contract management including running the full tender process from start to finish.
• Experience of managing multiple tender / contract award activities at different stages of the procurement process and meeting project timelines established at the out set.
• A good understanding of prevailing procurement regulations (both PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023) and experience of applying effectively these across a wide range of activities (size, scope, complexity).
• Excellent business understanding with ability to communicate effectively, negotiate and influence.