Job Description

Working at Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) is more than just a job. It’s a career. It’s a community of people who invest in your development and empower you to blaze your own trail. Each of us is here to create real, measurable impact that moves needles. We operate beyond "roles" or "jobs" to realize the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to a bigger idea. Because we believe that when you build a workforce that’s designed to harness human enterprise, you design a workforce that’s built for impact.

At AGS, we help companies all over the world transform their people into a competitive advantage. It’s not about filling seats. It’s about designing workforces to meet missions and unleash the most transformative power in business today: The power of human enterprise.

With services around the globe, we have a point of view on the future of work that enables us to be a transformative partner in the way work gets done for our clients’ organizations. Meeting clients where they are, we design a plan and guide them along a transformational journey, applying bold actions and diverse minds to solve the most complex challenges – from permanent and extended workforce management to services procurement, consulting, direct sourcing and our Universal Workforce Model™.

We also represent over 100 countries and speak dozens of languages. So as you’re building relationships and doing your job, you’ll be exposed to other cultures and advancement opportunities while expanding your knowledge of global markets and strategies.

Based in Glasgow, we are currently looking to hire Procurement Specialists! As a key member of our procurement team, you will demonstrate exceptional analytical capabilities, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to operational excellence whilst supporting our business objectives through strategic sourcing and contract management. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting end-to-end procurement projects, including vendor selection, proposal analysis, contract negotiation, and commercial terms assessment to maximise business value and ensure cost-effectiveness
• Developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor representatives, providing transparent communication and managing expectations throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Coordinating contract construction, negotiation, and evaluation whilst identifying potential risks and proactively implementing mitigation strategies with management
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed terms, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Implement and refine procurement processes, policies, and methodologies whilst maintaining comprehensive documentation and records to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• Demonstrable knowledge and proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
• Comprehensive understanding of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle and best practice methodologies
• Strong contract negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable commercial terms
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across all organisational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex procurement concepts clearly
• Exceptional organisational abilities and time management skills, capable of managing multiple competing priorities
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a methodical, detail-oriented approach

**Desirable Skills and Experience:**

• Knowledge of Vendor Management Systems (VMS) or procurement software platforms
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or equivalent professional certification

Additional Information

As a workplace, we focus on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates - in fact serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas drive innovation and make us successful.

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