Procurement People of Tomorrow: Higher and Further Education pack

This procurement Higher and Further Education Pack is a useful introductory tool for graduates with an interest in entering the procurement profession.


Procurement job titles

Level Generic Title Role Across Public Sector example Estimated Salary Survey Indicative Salary Guide 2020 Public Sector (Scotland)
Entry Procurement Assistant/Coordinator Typically an individual in this role will undertake tasks under the direction of their Line Manager such as:
  • Assess the value and risk of any given procurement
  • Prepare Tender documents for low value low risk contracts
  • – Evaluate low value low risk bids as per Senior Management guidance
£22,000.00 – £29,000.00 £18,000.00 – £26,000.00
Junior Procurement Officer Typically an individual in this role will undertake tasks with support from their line manager such as:
  • Spend Analysis
  • Assist in the development of Specifications
  • Prepare Tender documentation
  • Provide guidance on contractual Terms & Conditions
  • – Lead/assist on the evaluation of contracts
£25,000.00 – £34,000.00 £22,000.00 – £35,000.00
Senior Senior Procurement Specialist Typically an individual in this role will undertake tasks with input where required from their line manager
such as:
  • Provide guidance to senior stakeholders in relation to legislation, internal policies and compliance
  • Insure delivery of social and economic benefits
  • Prepare documents for major tenders
  • Review and evaluate findings of major Tenders
  • – Identify opportunities to improve outcomes of through negotiations
£32,000.00 – £44,000.00 £28,000.00 – £39,000.00
Manager Category Manager Typically an individual in this role will undertake tasks such as:
  • Develop and make recommendations in relation to internal policy
  • Lead compliance analysis reviews to assess opportunities and risk
  • Lead and develop robust
    category strategies
  • Use robust spend analysis techniques to identify ways
    to reduce costs
  • Ensure delivery of social and economic benefits
  • Lead on complex and strategically important negotiations
£41,000.00 – £55,000.00 £37,000.00 – £52,000.00
Department Head Head of Procurement Typically an individual in this role will undertake tasks such as:
  • Plan for continual development of procurement including leading, directing, recruitment and training of staff
  • Develop and implement procurement strategy and policy
  • Ensure full compliance with EU and Public sector legislation
  • Monitor and drive compliance within the organisation
  • Budget responsibility and accountability
  • Prepare management reports
  • Represent procurement and the organisation at forums
£52,000.00 – £66,000.00 £55,000.00 – £80,000.00

Please note:

The numbers provided above are taken from a sample of public sector organisations taken in Jan 2020 and are subject to change.

It is worth considering the full package offer for a role before comparing across organisations or sectors.

Working hours, number of day’s holiday, pension contribution, travel time and other benefits are important to your work life balance.

The above roles are indicative of the nature and level of responsibility of each organisation/post. This is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake any other tasks in line with the organisation's job level descriptors as required by line manager.

Contact

Email: jordan.pullar@gov.scot

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