Contracts and Procurement Officer

Contracts and Procurement Officer - Inverness, UK

Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality property management and facilities services across the Highlands. Our company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to excellence in public sector service delivery, ensuring our team members are supported and valued as they contribute to community wellbeing and sustainable property management.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for contracts valued at £50,000 and above, utilising external tender portals.
• Develop comprehensive tender documentation, including Invitations to Tender (ITT), Specification Documents (SPD), and detailed contract specifications.
• Oversee contract management activities, including monitoring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Apply knowledge of procurement legislation and processes to ensure legal and procedural compliance.
• Advise on various contract types and principles of contract law to support procurement decisions.
• Maintain expertise in property compliance and maintenance standards to inform procurement and contract management activities.
• Travel within the Highlands region and occasionally beyond for site visits, meetings, and project oversight.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure effective delivery of contracts and procurement objectives.
• Support project management activities related to procurement and contract delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working in a contracts management or procurement role within the public sector or property-related environment, such as facilities management, housing, construction, property management, engineering, or health & safety.
• Proven experience procuring contracts through external portals for tenders valued at £50,000 and above.
• Experience developing tender documents, including ITTs, SPD, and specifications.
• Strong contract management skills, including the use of KPIs to monitor performance.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, legislation, and contract law principles.
• Understanding of property compliance and maintenance standards.
• Project management or procurement qualification, such as CIPS, is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and digital tender portals.
• Ability to travel around the Highlands for for site visits and meetings.

Call to Action

If you are a proactive procurement professional seeking a rewarding role within a dynamic organisation committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to vital public sector services in the Highlands. Take the next step in your career and help us deliver sustainable, compliant, and high-quality property management solutions.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.