Location: Paisley
Salary: £41,080-£43,161 (Grade 8)
Ref: 114481
Closing: 02 August 2026 (23:59)
Interviews: Week commencing 17 August 2026
Join a team that is making a real difference across Scotland's public sector.
As Scotland’s centre of procurement expertise, Scotland Excel continues to experience growing demand for the services and support we provide to local authorities and public sector organisations nationwide. As we expand our impact, we are looking for a talented Procurement Co-ordinator to join our successful and growing Contract Delivery team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering value, innovation and excellent outcomes for the public sector.
We're looking for someone who combines strong procurement knowledge with excellent analytical and organisational skills. You'll be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, capable of managing multiple priorities, and committed to delivering high-quality work with exceptional attention to detail.
In return, you'll join a dynamic, supportive team where your contribution will directly influence the procurement solutions that help local authorities and public sector partners achieve better outcomes for the communities they serve.
Principal Role
- Assist in the implementation of procurement strategies that deliver key team targets and goals
- Ensure compliance with standing orders, statutory provisions, EU directives, other relevant legislation and Scotland Excel policies, procedures and processes
- Lead, advise and coordinate preparatory work supporting the effective management of the portfolio of high value/high risk Category B contracts
- Liaise with and coordinate relevant feedback from key stakeholders in the procurement process
- Manage a range of research and analysis duties as directed in support of the procurement teams’ contracts process
- Responsible for realising the benefits of collaborative procurement by supporting new contract development opportunities for Category B goods and services and support managing established contracts
- Support the User Intelligence Groups process for designated commodities to ensure that efficiency, effectiveness and value are delivered to local authorities
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare key stakeholder assessments for input to managing/developing contract solutions which ensure effective service delivery
- Responsible for the coordination, instruction, advising and guidance of team members
- Support and coordinate all stages of Scotland Excel’s approved procurement process in order to deliver high value / high risk contracts; advise and guide others as required
- Support negotiations with suppliers in accordance with Scotland Excel policies and procedures, ensuring that the business is represented in an effective and professional manner. Make recommendations on the award of contracts in accordance with Scotland Excel’s contract authorisation procedure and arrange subsequent contract placement and mobilisation in conjunction with Renfrewshire Council legal services
- Support sustainable procurement policy and practice in the delivery of contracts to local authorities
- Support the delivery of Category B contract recommendations through the development of consistent and robust assessments, and in accordance with agreed procurement principles
- Support User Intelligence Groups to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies, ensuring that key objectives and critical success factors are achieved
- Through effective use of management information, carry out analysis and management of price variation requests in support of local authority procurement objectives
- Undertake research to identify and develop new sources of supply for relevant commodities or services, conducting supplier appraisals as appropriate
Qualifications, Qualities and Relevant Experience
- Achieved, or working towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent
- HND in business related subject or equivalent qualification
- Excellent organisational, numeracy and communication skills
- Committed to the provision and development of excellent customer service
- Demonstrable understanding of Scotland Excel’s customer care focus and continuous service improvement objectives
- Significant experience in a procurement environment
The following values are at the heart of everything we do at Scotland Excel and the successful candidate will be expected the demonstrate these daily:
- Professional
- Respectful
- Courageous
- Integrity
Relevant Documents
About Scotland Excel
Scotland Excel is an award-winning Centre of Procurement Expertise providing a wide range of procurement, commissioning, consultancy, and learning and development services for our members.
Since 2008, we have helped to establish procurement as an effective driver for local and national economic growth and wellbeing. Our £2bn portfolio of collaborative contracts supports the delivery of savings, social value, community benefits, fair work practices and environmental policy, and covers a wide range of public services including construction, roads, transport, environment, corporate and education.
Scotland Excel also develops and manages arrangements which support the commissioning of care services for children and adults. Our national care contracts are developed in partnership with care professionals, including care providers, to support person-centred outcomes embedded within national policy.
We also provide procurement and consultancy services to help our members get the most from their procurement resources, ranging from ad-hoc tendering support through to transformation programmes and strategic procurement partnerships.
The Scotland Excel Academy offers applied learning programmes leading to accredited qualifications in procurement, leadership and management, coaching and mentoring, project management and business analysis, as well as short courses and workshops.
Scotland Excel is a non-profit organisation working with members from across the public sector including local authorities, health and social care partnerships, housing associations, and other public and third sector organisations.
As well as a competitive salary, you will have:
- Access to a defined benefits pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund. Current combined contribution of employee and employer varies depending on earnings but can be between 24-32%
- A generous holiday allowance of 33 days including public holidays. This increases on a sliding scale up to an additional ten days subject to length of service
- Flexible working opportunities including hybrid working and a nine-day fortnight
- Access to staff discounts through Vivup employee benefit platform
- Time off during office closure over Christmas and New Year (included in holiday allowance)
- Our commitment to employee engagement including regular corporate and team events as recently recognised by us retaining Gold Investors In People Award
- A wealth of training opportunities including from our own award-winning Academy
Scotland Excel celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
Candidates with disabilities are guaranteed an interview providing they meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware when submitting your application.
All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.
Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work