Assistant Procurement Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Glasgow is hiring an Assistant Procurement Consultant to deliver strategic procurement advice and manage contract services. The role involves working on high-profile projects and offers hybrid working with opportunities for international travel. Ideal candidates should have experience in procurement and relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Generous salary

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme with contributions up to 5%

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement strategy development, tender preparation, and contract drafting.
• Familiarity with NEC and JCT contract forms is required.
• Ability to provide procurement advice to public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with procurement advice on important projects.
• Manage procurement services on large-scale construction-related projects.
• Assist in proposal documents and bid preparations.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree related to quantity surveying, law, or procurement

Membership of MCIPS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A fantastic Assistant Procurement Consultant job based in Glasgow offers the opportunity to work with a team of talented procurement professionals to deliver excellent strategic procurement and contract advice.

This procurement role includes providing a full procurement service from project initiation to completion with one of your employer's most important clients.

There will be opportunities for international and national travel to support and manage commissions.

Hybrid working is available, although the client determines the working model.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clients with procurement advice on important projects
• Offer specialist advice to clients across sectors regarding procurement strategy
• Manage procurement services from start to finish on large-scale construction-related projects
• Support the development of the company’s services
• Provide procurement support to help achieve team goals
• Assist in proposal documents and bid preparations

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience across the procurement lifecycle, including strategy development, tender preparation, and development
• Strong knowledge of various contract forms, especially NEC and JCT
• Experience providing procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients
• Contract management skills
• Knowledge of Public and Utilities Contract Regulations procurement
• Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and award
• Team player with excellent communication skills, adaptability, and determination
• Proficiency in IT skills, especially Microsoft Office

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree related to quantity surveying, law, or procurement is preferred
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) is preferred or working towards it; consideration will be given to candidates working towards membership

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy in Glasgow works globally on challenging projects with a dynamic and diverse team, creating exciting work environments and excellent career prospects for procurement professionals.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous salary
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 5%
• Health insurance

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.

Contact: 0203 710 8098 (Office hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday)

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