Associate Director - Procurement

Maxim Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an Associate Director in Procurement to join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy in Edinburgh.

The successful Associate Director will collaborate with a highly skilled team, delivering best-in-class procurement and contract advisory services. This includes full end-to-end procurement solutions for key clients with a focus in central and local government, defence, infrastructure, rail, power, utilities and renewables and sustainability.

This role sits within the firm's expanding Contract Services division, offering the chance to deliver strategic procurement and contract services for major clients across various sectors.

Hybrid working is available, subject to client requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

Some of the key responsibilities and duties of this Associate Director in Procurement will include:

• Leading and working collaboratively with a team to deliver comprehensive end-to-end procurement services for major projects and programs.
• Contributing to the growth of the Edinburgh team’s procurement services.
• Driving the achievement of team and broader business objectives.
• Assisting with bid preparation and proposal development, strengthening the Contract Services team’s work-winning capabilities.
• Developing and implementing procurement and commercial strategies, from initial planning through to contract award.
• Preparing tender and contract documentation and overseeing the tender process through to successful contract award.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies within a project or programme framework.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Strong understanding of commercial principles and financial modelling to support procurement decisions.
• Expertise in delivering procurement strategies and developing comprehensive documentation within capital projects or programme environments.
• Experience in leading and supporting strategic procurement projects, ensuring efficiency and best practices.
• Extensive background in tender preparation, including designing procurement processes and drafting key documentation tailored to relevant sectors.
• Skilled in supplier engagement, managing market interactions from initial engagement through to contract award.
• Cross-sector experience with Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent procurement frameworks.
• Proficiency in using standard form contracts, particularly NEC and JCT, including contract drafting, negotiation, and award.
• Experience supporting and managing a team of procurement consultants.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc related to Quantity Surveying, civil engineering, law or procurement or other construction related field or equivalent.
• Ideally CIPS qualified.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This is a dynamic, innovative international consultancy with a reputation for delivering high-quality strategic services. The firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive working environment, promoting work-life balance, career development, and professional growth.

Employees benefit from:

• Regular performance and salary reviews.
• Support for career development and professional qualifications.
• A flexible, hybrid working model, where applicable.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous salary negotiable based on experience.
• 35 days holiday inclusive of 8 public holidays.