Procurement and Commercial Portfolio Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £36,585 to £41,834 per year |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | A procurement pay supplement, currently £2,250, subject to minimum eligibility criteria which includes a minimum of three years’ experience in a procurement or commercial role, and a commitment to continual professional development (CPD) |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 July 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow or Dundee |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Scottish Government |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ID2024-9165 |
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Salary - £36,585 - £41,834 (plus a procurement pay supplement, currently £2,250, subject to minimum eligibility criteria which includes a minimum of three years’ experience in a procurement or commercial role, and a commitment to continual professional development (CPD))
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 37 hours per week
Closing Date - 3rd of July 2024 at 23:55
Reference - ID2024-9165
Employment Type - Permanent
Overview
Are you an experienced, motivated, forward-thinking procurement professional? Do you have strong analytical, problem solving and communications skills?
If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Procurement and Commercial Portfolio Specialist to join our friendly Procurement and Commercial Team in Social Security Scotland.
The Procurement and Commercial Team sits within the Finance and Corporate Services division of Social Security Scotland. It is responsible for leading on the procurement of a wide range of goods and services, ensuring compliance with the procurement regulations, and driving the realisation of savings and benefits for the organisation.
In this role you will report to the relevant Senior Procurement and Commercial Specialist and will support the planning, development, and implementation of a variety of contracts, including and up to medium value/ medium risk contracts to enable Social Security Scotland to deliver benefits to the people of Scotland. This will involve delivering at pace, working with and influencing key stakeholders in the Scottish Government and other UK government departments.
Pay Supplement
A procurement pay supplement, currently £2,250, subject to minimum eligibility criteria which includes a minimum of three years’ experience in a procurement or commercial role, and a commitment to continual professional development (CPD). Pay supplements are discretionary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review and affordability.
Main Duties
• Lead and manage all stages of the procurement process to deliver a variety of contracts including and up to medium value/risk contracts in line with procurement policy, best practice, and Public Contracts Scotland Regulations. This includes from initial conception, procurement strategy development, tender management, evaluation to contract award.
• Draft all associated procurement and contract documentation and use relevant tools and systems in delivery of procurement projects including Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland – Tender.
• Effectively manage a range of customers/stakeholders within Social Security Scotland and the wider public sector to optimising value for money while ensuring key objectives and critical success factors are achieved e.g. sustainability, community benefits, fair work practices and the inclusion of Small to Medium Enterprises and supported businesses.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority to encourage the delivery of Social Security Scotland’s business objectives. Prepare and submit a range of reports to facilitate decisions taken by stakeholders on procurements and contracts.
• Assist your customers with contract management during the contract lifecycle using contract/supplier reviews and appropriate management information to identify risks to delivery, time, cost, and quality.
• Work closely with customers and relevant suppliers to support effective contract outcomes, continuous improvement, innovation, and on-going benefits realisation. This may include using market knowledge to conduct negotiations with suppliers where required.
• Support our communication specialists to draft briefings for Ministers, coordinate and draft replies to Ministerial Correspondence cases, Freedom of Information Requests and Parliamentary Questions on procurements and contracts.
• Work flexibly across the organisation, sharing experience and input to the identification and deployment of best practice to help deliver the organisation’s wider goals.
Additional Duties
• Have line management responsibility for at least one member of staff with the responsibility to support their further development in the procurement profession
Further Information
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 37 hours per week
Closing Date - 3rd of July 2024 at 23:55
Reference - ID2024-9165
Employment Type - Permanent
Overview
Are you an experienced, motivated, forward-thinking procurement professional? Do you have strong analytical, problem solving and communications skills?
If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Procurement and Commercial Portfolio Specialist to join our friendly Procurement and Commercial Team in Social Security Scotland.
The Procurement and Commercial Team sits within the Finance and Corporate Services division of Social Security Scotland. It is responsible for leading on the procurement of a wide range of goods and services, ensuring compliance with the procurement regulations, and driving the realisation of savings and benefits for the organisation.
In this role you will report to the relevant Senior Procurement and Commercial Specialist and will support the planning, development, and implementation of a variety of contracts, including and up to medium value/ medium risk contracts to enable Social Security Scotland to deliver benefits to the people of Scotland. This will involve delivering at pace, working with and influencing key stakeholders in the Scottish Government and other UK government departments.
Pay Supplement
A procurement pay supplement, currently £2,250, subject to minimum eligibility criteria which includes a minimum of three years’ experience in a procurement or commercial role, and a commitment to continual professional development (CPD). Pay supplements are discretionary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review and affordability.
Main Duties
• Lead and manage all stages of the procurement process to deliver a variety of contracts including and up to medium value/risk contracts in line with procurement policy, best practice, and Public Contracts Scotland Regulations. This includes from initial conception, procurement strategy development, tender management, evaluation to contract award.
• Draft all associated procurement and contract documentation and use relevant tools and systems in delivery of procurement projects including Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland – Tender.
• Effectively manage a range of customers/stakeholders within Social Security Scotland and the wider public sector to optimising value for money while ensuring key objectives and critical success factors are achieved e.g. sustainability, community benefits, fair work practices and the inclusion of Small to Medium Enterprises and supported businesses.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority to encourage the delivery of Social Security Scotland’s business objectives. Prepare and submit a range of reports to facilitate decisions taken by stakeholders on procurements and contracts.
• Assist your customers with contract management during the contract lifecycle using contract/supplier reviews and appropriate management information to identify risks to delivery, time, cost, and quality.
• Work closely with customers and relevant suppliers to support effective contract outcomes, continuous improvement, innovation, and on-going benefits realisation. This may include using market knowledge to conduct negotiations with suppliers where required.
• Support our communication specialists to draft briefings for Ministers, coordinate and draft replies to Ministerial Correspondence cases, Freedom of Information Requests and Parliamentary Questions on procurements and contracts.
• Work flexibly across the organisation, sharing experience and input to the identification and deployment of best practice to help deliver the organisation’s wider goals.
Additional Duties
• Have line management responsibility for at least one member of staff with the responsibility to support their further development in the procurement profession
Further Information
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.