Procurement Specialist
Hybrid
Glasgow, United Kingdom
£ 40,000 / year
Freelance
18-03-2025
Job Specifications
Iconic Resourcing is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supplier selection, onboarding, and management, working closely with internal teams to ensure an effective and efficient procurement process.
The Role:
Reporting to the Supplier Manager, this role will be instrumental in supporting the organisation’s procurement function, managing a diverse supplier base that ranges from professional services to SaaS providers and IT consultancies. You will collaborate with key business stakeholders, including legal, IT, and finance, ensuring robust supplier governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and rollout of a supplier selection framework, engaging with stakeholders to drive awareness and adoption.
Support business teams in supplier selection, onboarding, and due diligence, ensuring compliance with corporate policies on data protection, information security, modern slavery, and diversity & inclusion.
Maintain and update supplier data records, ensuring accurate reporting and governance.
Assist with ongoing supplier performance management, including audits, KPIs, and incident resolution.
Work closely with the Supplier Manager to provide management insights and reporting on procurement activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to drive best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
Support the development of policies, templates, and guidance to ensure consistency across supplier engagement processes.
Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.
Stay up to date with industry best practices and contribute to internal training where required.
We are keen to speak with procurement professionals who are highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects across different business areas. Please note, the role is 28 hours per week across 4 days.
Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
Procurement experience, including supplier selection, onboarding, and due diligence.
Proven experience in supplier relationship management across various sectors.
Strong knowledge of data management systems (SharePoint experience desirable).
Preferred:
Ability to negotiate commercial terms and assess supplier contracts.
Understanding of key contractual and compliance requirements across different supplier types.
What’s on Offer?
This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and excellent benefits package. You’ll be joining an organisation that values independent thinking, innovation, and career development. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in procurement, this could be the perfect role for you.
Interested?
Apply now!
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Gemma Gault at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.
About the Company
Iconic Resourcing is a professional services recruitment firm with a strategic focus on HR, Accountancy & Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Technology. Our dedicated team embodies a partnership-driven approach, placing relationships at the forefront of everything we do. We're committed to making a positive impact for our clients, candidates, and communities, driving meaningful change and long-term success. In addition to our core divisions, we offer specialised Talent Solutions consultancy services, providing strategic tale... Know more
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