Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist (x2) - £435/day - Glasgow/EdinburghLorien are supporting a key public sector client on the recruitment of two Senior Procurement Specialists.Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (2 positions)Location: Glasgow (preferred) or Edinburgh, with 2 days per week in the office Rate: £435/day Inside IR35Duration: Position 1: 5th January 2027 to 1 October 2027 Position 2: 5th January 2027 to 18 June 2027. Potential to extend to a maximum of 23 monthsRole Overview Procurement is about much more than buying goods, services or works. You will help the public sector balance cost, quality and time, and use its spending power to deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes aligned to Scotland''s National Performance Framework. You will ensure compliance with public procurement regulations, identify savings and benefits, and support the wider agenda, including improving business for SMEs, equality awareness and sustainability.Leading the development, planning and implementation of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk procurements, optimising value for money.Managing all stages of the end-to-end public sector procurement process, from initial conception and strategy development through to contract award.Ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation and Scottish Government procurement policies.Addressing the Sustainable Procurement Duty at every stage and contributing to the sustainability agenda.Working with customers, colleagues and ..... full job details .....