Vacancy: Senior Procurement Officer

Salary: £44,503–£61,192

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) owns ferries, ports and harbour infrastructure necessary for vital ferry services serving many communities throughout the West Coast of Scotland, the Clyde Estuary and the Northern Isles. We aim to provide efficient, cost-effective, and safe vessels, harbours, and associated port infrastructure for operators, communities, and users in and around Scotland.

The procurement team at CMAL is responsible for providing expert advice, governance, and procurement support for all projects valued at £15,000 and above. CMAL’s Corporate Plan outlines our key projects for the upcoming years, which include the development of several ports and harbours, the construction of new piers and terminal buildings, and our ongoing vessel replacement programme.

Due to this continued organisational growth, we are expanding the team and recruiting for an additional Senior Procurement Officer to help deliver our ambitious plan.

 

The role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will work as part of a small team with a high degree of autonomy.  Your key tasks will include:

  • Work with the project teams to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies.
  • Prepare high-quality, legally compliant tender documentation and undertake end-to-end tender exercises on behalf of the company using PCS-Tender.
  • Manage the tender evaluation process, including creating evaluation matrices, reviewing responses with key stakeholders, and preparing recommendation reports for sign-off at the appropriate level.
  • Act as a procurement representative for CMAL at external meetings.
  • Support the Procurement Manager in preparing information and evidence for both internal and external assessments.

 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a motivated, professional, and diligent team member who enjoys a challenge and has the ability to act on their own initiative. The following skills and experience are required for the role:

  • Must have experience of working in a procurement environment, preferably with a good understanding of Scottish public sector procurement regulations and, in particular, tendering for works.
  • Working knowledge of the PCS and PCS-Tender e-procurement portals.
  • Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
  • Hold a Level 4 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification or are actively working towards this.
  • Able to communicate effectively and consult with people from varied disciplines to find the best procurement solution for their project.
  • The ability to plan and prioritise own workload on a daily basis, manage and complete tasks within tight timescales.
  • A team player who is capable of building strong, effective relationships both internally and externally.

 

What’s in it for you?

You will be joining an experienced team within a rewarding and evolving working environment in a future-focused organisation.

  • An attractive salary.
  • 30 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays per year.
  • A defined benefit pension scheme based on your final salary.
  • A ferry travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents.
  • Life assurance and an optional healthcare scheme.
  • A commitment to helping staff develop their skills through training and professional qualifications.
  • A range of company policies that reflect our commitment to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.

 

The work environment

Our head office is located on the Clyde Estuary in Port Glasgow, offering a modern working environment with excellent road and public transport links. Our port infrastructure is spread across the west coast and the islands of Scotland. The primary responsibilities of the role will be undertaken during office hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, at our Port Glasgow head office.

 

How to apply & further information

Please refer to the full job description and person specification:

Please contact us on 01475 749920 or email HR@cmassets.co.uk for further information about the role or to arrange an informal chat.

To be considered for this role, please forward a tailored CV (of no more than three pages) along with a covering letter explaining why you meet the requirements for this role.  Applications without a covering letter will be disregarded.

Your application should be submitted to Recruitment@cmassets.co.uk no later than midnight on Tuesday 8th July 2025.

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