Procurement Manager

Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for, and owned jointly by all of Scotland's Universities and Colleges; it provides a wide range of procurement / supply chain related shared services both as a central team and within Universities and Colleges throughout Scotland.

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to work for APUC within the core collaborative contracting team. The role will be responsible for a number of defined commodity areas within the HR & Professional Services category and will be responsible for managing and undertaking full end-to-end tendering, ongoing contract management and engaging with key stakeholders. The role will also be involved in responsible procurement activity across APUC and the wider UK sector.

Suitably experienced procurement professionals who possess the ability and desire to develop their careers further as opportunities and challenges present themselves are therefore sought for this position.

Desired skills for the roles:

• Appropriate level of knowledge and experience of Regulated Procurement directives
• Stakeholder engagement skills at all levels
• Category strategy formulation and implementation
• End-to-end tendering experience
• Contract Management skills
• Knowledge and experience of incorporating sustainable procurement best practice into the procurement process including strategy, specifications and through contract management and the wider supply chain
• Excellent communication skills
• Operate independently and effectively as well as being an integral member of the team
• Proficient in the use of the procurement related e-tools

The post holder will be an ambassador for APUC, it's client institutions and the profession generally and will demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour. The role is a demanding one and as APUC is an organisation that continues to develop to meet the dynamic needs of its client institutions, an experienced procurement / supply chain professional at the relevant level is sought for this role with the ability and desire to develop further as opportunities and challenges present themselves.

Working at APUC

• Hybrid working arrangements (on site attendance circa 2 days per week in either Glasgow or Stirling office)
• Generous holidays (26 days plus 14 fixed/floating days)
• Flexible hours and working patterns (including working a 9.5 day fortnight as standard)
• Regular training, career development and funding options for MCIPS and other professional and leadership qualifications
• Positive working environment
• Pension arrangements with employer/employee contributions
• Flexible discounts; shopping, restaurants and other services via 'EdenRed My Lifestyle' hub
• Employee assistance programme; staff support and counselling
• Cycle to work and child care salary sacrifice scheme.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying please email your full CV (two pages maximum) to careers@apuc-scot.ac.uk, along with covering letter (no more than one page), explaining why you feel you would like to work with APUC and in the particular role mentioned, noting your current salary level and notice period.