Procurement Officer

• Locations

  Glasgow

• Salary

  £32000 - £35500 per annum

• Sector

  Finance, Procurement & Legal, Procurement

• Type

  Permanent

Morgan Hunt is representing a well known Public Sector organisation in Glasgow seeking an experienced Procurement Officer.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strategic sourcing and commercial management of IT contracts, driving cost efficiency’s through best procurement practices. This end-to-end role offers full ownership and autonomy, making it ideal for a proactive, forward-thinking individual with a can-do attitude.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders, guiding on current legislation and internal
• Prepare tender documentation, including selection and award criteria, and support contract award decisions in compliance with legal and procurement guidance
• Conduct market research and early market engagement to develop contract strategies, considering factors such as risk, market trends, industry pricing, and supplier positioning
• Manage assigned contracts, oversee supplier performance reviews, and lead contract management meetings

Skills and experience required:

• Public Sector Procurement experience is desired
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical mind set and ability to solve problems

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.