Procurement Manager

APUC is a dynamic organisation, continually evolving to meet the needs of its client institutions. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional with a strong work ethic and the ambition to grow as new opportunities and challenges arise.

You should have proven experience in a similar role, with end-to-end tendering expertise and sound knowledge of public procurement regulations. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills and the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

As part of this role, you will

• Join a well-established and supportive UHI Procurement Shared Service team with access to guidance from the wider APUC network.
• Work across a diverse geographical area that spans the beautiful Highlands and Islands - ideal for those seeking the opportunity to visit or live and work in unique institutions. The role is hybrid, with scheduled site visits. Your clients would include: UHI Argyll, UHI Moray, Scottish Association of Marine Science, Sabhal Mor Ostaig and Theological College.
• Focus on driving savings for institutions by analysing spend, identifying efficiencies, and delivering tenders aligned with their Forward Contracting Plans.
• Manage tendering activity across varied values and a breadth of commodities. Examples include Plumbing Services, Gas Service Maintenance, External Audit, various Capital Research Projects, and enhancing the responsible procurement agenda through various sustainability projects.
• Enjoy a unique opportunity to work across multiple organisations under one role - creating a challenging yet rewarding career path.

Key Information

• Hybrid – weekly travel to Elgin and travel to other client institutions as required. Suitable for someone living in, or intending to relocate to the Scottish Highlands.
• 9 day fortnight working pattern. Alternative working patterns or hours will be considered.