Procurement & Contracts Partner
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
What we are looking for -
We are looking for a permanent, full time Procurement & Contracts Partner to support the National Library of Scotland on procurement matters, and work closely with managers across the Library to support them buying goods and services.
Working in a small team and supporting the whole organisation, the procurement activity is diverse and includes the purchase of routine goods and services, exhibition design plus creative services, specialised equipment for digitisation, preservation and conservation requirements as well as replacement and upgrade of IT systems and services.
The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector procurement including the SPD (S) for Regulated or WTO/GPA procurements, UK Crown Commercial G Cloud frameworks as well as issuing contract notices for Quick Quotes and Regulated public contracts through the Public Contracts Scotland advertising portal.
What we can offer you -
The Library is a great place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their professional skills in an interesting organisation at the heart of Scotland’s cultural life.
You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly, where the service allows, and we’ll invest in your future by providing training and development opportunities.
We offer access to the excellent civil service pension scheme, and you will get a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits. And of course, you’ll join a team of great colleagues.
We encourage applications from people who belong to marginalised communities particularly people of colour, those from a working-class background, disabled and LGBTQ+ people.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 January 2025 and interviews will be held on Monday 03 February 2025.
You can contact Ines Byrne (Procurement and Contracts Manager) (i.byrne@nls.uk) if you have any questions about the post. The job description can be found at the bottom of this page.
The National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation with collections that span the centuries, from the earliest times to the digital age. Our collections document the influence of Scots at home and abroad, while reflecting the ideas and cultures of the world. They cover all aspects of human endeavour in multiple formats, including books, manuscripts, archives, websites, maps, music, moving image and sound.
We support education, research, business and innovation and our work enhances the reputation of Scotland as a country with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant future. We are committed to providing easy access to our physical and digital collections and delivering services that are open and available to all. It is a place for inspiration, exploration and enjoyment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
There are around 320 of us working at the Library who all contribute in different ways, whether welcoming our visitors, planning our events and exhibitions, developing and caring for our collections or looking after our buildings and people.
The Benefits
For more benefit information see our staff benefits website page.
For more information on applying see our application process website page.
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