Venesky Brown
Procurement Specialist
Inverness
£500/day
Posted 7 days ago
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Procurement Specialist – 9 Month Contract (Remote, Inverness)
Venesky-Brown, acting for a public sector organisation in Inverness, is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a 9-month contract at a rate of £500/day (Inside IR35).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless alignment across procurement activities within your designated Category area while collaborating with broader functional teams.
- Embed lessons learned in procurement processes to enhance future operations.
- Operate independently with professional judgment, effectively prioritise workloads, and challenge stakeholders constructively to uphold compliance and value for money.
Category Management & Cost Efficiency
- Lead a proactive Category Management approach, consolidating demand across airports and corporate functions to leverage economies of scale and buying power.
- Identify strategic sourcing opportunities and cost-saving initiatives while supporting local supplier prospects and broader community benefits.
- Develop and implement corporate agreements that drive efficient, compliant, and high-value procurement.
Budget & Compliance Support
- Assist in capital project programme planning and annual revenue budgeting.
- Provide specialist procurement expertise to capital works, advising on contract terms (e.g., NEC) and ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation.
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Process Improvement & Training
- Foster procurement culture change by supporting early stakeholder engagement and adopting cognitive procurement approaches.
- End-to-end procurement leadership, from strategic planning and tender preparation to contract award, evaluation, and post-award management.
- Drive knowledge sharing, including training, engagement, and policy adoption, to enhance procurement processes.
Sustainability & Ethical Procurement
- Embed sustainability into every procurement initiative, prioritising:
- Social value
- Local community impact
- Fair work practices
- Environmental gains (aligned with net-zero targets)
- Encourage circular economy principles in procurement strategies.
- Collaborate with community groups to embed demand-led social outcomes in contracts.
- Comply with modern slavery, anti-bribery, and ethical supply chain policies.
Contract Management & Governance
- Work alongside legal advisors to draft, review, and negotiate comprehensive contracts.
- Monitor contract compliance, manage risks, and align performance with internal and legal obligations.
- Contribute to procurement strategy and policy reviews, ensuring alignment with future business needs.
Technical & Digital Procurement вовлечённость
- Leverage internal systems and tools throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Support development and maintenance of digital procurement tools.
- Analyze expenditure data (e.g., commodity spend, supplier comparisons) to inform procurement strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date procurement policy templates reflecting best practice and regulatory compliance.
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Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Strong grasp of public sector procurement, including:
- The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
- The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016
- Professional procurement experience, preferably in public sector settings.
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) member or pursuing qualifications.
- Strategic commodity planning expertise from market analysis to contract award.
- Data analysis skills (especially financial and procurement spend).
- Risk identification and mitigation capabilities.
- Basic project management proficiency and ability to coach team members.
- Strong organisational awareness and interpersonal relationship-building skills.
Preferred Skills
- Degree or equivalent in business, commerce, or a related field.
- Contract law knowledge (ideal for NEC contracts).
- Multi-site procurement experience or relevant infrastructure knowledge.
- NEC contract expertise (preparation, negotiation, post-award management).
- Demostrable coding or digital tool integration skills (if applicable).
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Skills
Public Sector Procurement
Procurement Regulations
Category Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Contract Management
Data Analysis
Risk Assessment
Sustainability Practices
Negotiation
Project Management
Compliance
Market Analysis
Community Engagement
Financial Analysis
MS Office
NEC Contracts