Procurement Business Partner

Location We’re a digital first employer, so happy to be flexible if you’re based in the UK.

Final date to receive applications Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Vacancy Type Full Time Permanent

Job Profile Job Profile document

Salary £43,046 - £49,179 with candidates usually being offered the starting salary for the grade

Job Summary

Our Procurement Business Partner will be motivated by our Vision and our Values to work with our operational teams to deliver the radical change that Zero Waste Scotland intends to deliver.

Reporting to, and working closely with the Procurement and Grants Manager, this role will support the identification, delivery and monitoring of key procurement activity aimed at maximising our organisations impact on the circular economy in Scotland.

We are looking for someone with experience of end to end procurement activity and the ability to help deliver the procurement activity needed to deliver our Corporate Plan.

This role will be specifically responsible for working with colleagues on the delivery of tenders and other procurement activity, as well as helping to develop our internal procurement processes to deliver efficient and effective procurement activity.

We want you if;

You have the following skills:

• Experience of leading on end to end procurement activity (public sector experience is desireable);
• A good working knowledge of MS365 applications;
• The ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders that focus on developing understanding of the benefits of professional procurement;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong team working skills, with high levels of self-motivation and flexibility;
• A desire to promote best practice procurement and value for money activity.

• Proactively support and partner with colleagues within the Procurement and Grants team, and the wider organisation to lead on all relevant aspects of the procurement cycle, including development, tendering and contract and supplier relationship management, driving the very best practices that will contribute to recognition of Zero Waste Scotland as a leader in sustainable procurement.
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisations to progress procurement activity associated with planning and delivery of activity across the organisation.
• Ensure that all procurement activity complies with Zero Waste Scotland’s governance requirements and with the relevant national legislation.
• Undertake a range of procurement exercises in support of the Corporate Plan to deliver maximum value from investments, including delivery of costs savings, enhancing supplier performance and minimising the environmental impact of our contracted spend.

Zero Waste Scotland is Scotland's circular economy public body. Since 2014, our work has helped more people understand that the answer to the climate emergency is to consume less. Through an expansive range of projects and programmes, our innovative work has shown that embedding circular practices is as possible as it is essential.

Through sharing this knowledge, nurturing relationships, and fostering bold collaboration, we’re in a truly unique position to influence this vital change.

Here at Zero Waste Scotland, we value our people and are committed to nurturing and supporting them to learn, grow and develop so we can focus our efforts and be a collective force of unique colleagues creating positive change. As an accredited Investors in Diversity organisation, we are committed to embedding FREDIE principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) across all that we do at Zero Waste Scotland.

Here at Zero Waste Scotland we value our people. Colleagues are supported and encouraged to grow and develop so we can all focus our efforts and be a collective force for positive change. We want to offer the best experience to all our colleagues, ensuring everyone is supported and empowered to be their best self at work and thrive.

We champion our diverse and inclusive culture, fostering a positive working environment where we all feel safe to be our true…