Explore and Apply for Senior Buyer jobs in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Your new company
You’ll be joining a well-established public sector organisation with a strong focus on good governance, sustainability and value for money. The organisation operates within a regulated environment and plays a key role in delivering services that support long-term organisational and community objectives.

Your new role

• Managing full procurement lifecycles, from strategy development and market engagement through to tendering, evaluation and contract award
• Providing expert procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders, including guidance on routes to market, specifications, KPIs, sustainability and community benefits
• Leading and supporting the use of national, sectoral and public sector framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems
• Preparing and evaluating tender documentation, negotiating terms and conditions, and ensuring robust governance throughout the process
• Supporting stakeholder engagement to ensure procurement solutions are fit for purpose and aligned to organisational needs
• Undertaking market analysis and supplier performance reviews
• Ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations, internal policies and risk management requirements
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, supporting audits and producing reports where required
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems and policies
• Supporting procurement capability building and best‑practice training across the organisation

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience in Scottish public sector procurement, including regulated procurement activity
• Strong knowledge of public procurement processes, framework agreements and contract terms
• Experience using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and related tendering systems
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, numeracy and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• An interest in sustainability, environmental and climate considerations within procurement

What you'll get in return

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, considered in line with business needs
• Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with service, plus public and privilege holidays and the option to purchase additional leave
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to a high‑quality public sector pension scheme
• Career break opportunities and paid special leave to support personal and family commitments
• A wide range of salary sacrifice and payroll deduction schemes, including cycle to work, car leasing and technology schemes
• Access to confidential wellbeing and employee assistance support services
• Employee discount schemes covering retail, gyms and lifestyle benefits
• Interest‑free travel loans and additional health and wellbeing benefits

What you need to do now
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