Procurement Consultant

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The Procurement Consultant will be delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services to some of the larger brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects.

You will deliver services to public and private sector clients with a focus in central and local government, defence, infrastructure, power, and utilities.

The employer encourages a hybrid method of working to provide a great work/life balance. Additionally, they support their employees to achieve chartered status with CIPS.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Manage and collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
• Support the development of the procurement services.
• Support business development and marketing of the department.
• Support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
• Assist in bid preparation and proposal documentation to support work-winning capability.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience leading and/or supporting projects in a strategic procurement environment.
• Preferably possess experience working in defence, utilities, infrastructure (roads, rail, etc.) sectors.
• A strong background in tender preparation and development of respective documents in relevant sectors (including design and preparation of the process and key documentation).
• Experience leading and/or supporting supplier engagement activities, from market engagement through to contract award.
• Cross-sector experience with public/utilities contract regulations or equivalent.
• Experience using a range of standard form contracts including NEC and JCT, developing terms, negotiation, and award.
• Ability to develop procurement strategy within a project or programme context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of commercial principles and modelling.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Preferably a degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement.
• MCIPS accreditation achieved – or is working/willing to work towards MCIPS accreditation.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This premium, multidisciplinary consultancy firm is a global business and a fast-growing organisation. They are an innovative and dynamic company that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all their employees.

Successful Procurement Consultant candidates will be able to challenge themselves and develop their careers in a market-leading global business.

Full details of this employer will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous basic salary up to £75,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%