We have an exciting opportunity available to join the team!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to support the delivery of the procurement programme. This is a hands-on role and encompasses the full spectrum of tender and contract management activities. It requires a person with a strong background in procurement, excellent commercial acumen, experience in contract management and a background in both public and private sector procurement is desirable.

The postholder will manage a portfolio of procurements in the games procurement environment to meet time, budget, quality and resource parameters. Good professional practices and legal requirements should be evidenced throughout. You will advise on procurement strategy options and be required to provide specialist advice on complex procurements.

The Senior Procurement Manager should be able to identify creative solutions to unusual challenges and have a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating procurement related risks.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a world-class event, working with passionate professionals and visionary leaders who are committed to showcasing Glasgow on the international stage as well as delivering an event of excellence to athletes and the local community.

Education:

The Senior Procurement Manager should have 5 plus years’ experience, in this area at managerial level or hold a tertiary qualification in procurement or a related discipline.

Key Skills and Experience:

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager who is an excellent communicator, thrives working in a fast-paced environment and is a strong team player. In addition, the successful candidate should also be able to display experience in supplier negotiations and have experience in games/events.

Relationship building is key for this role and experience of influencing senior internal and external stakeholders essential.

If you have experience in managing a portfolio of procurements to meet time, budget, quality and resource parameters and you are skilled in identifying and solving procurement challenges in an innovative way, we would love to hear from you!

For more detail, please see the full job description HERE

To apply please send a CV and a covering letter to  Recruitment@glasgow2026.com closing date 21st February 2025.