Assistant Procurement Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Procurement Consultant to join their dynamic team in Newcastle. This exciting role offers the chance to provide strategic procurement and contract advice while managing procurement services from inception to completion on significant construction projects. The position allows for hybrid working and includes opportunities for national and international travel. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for career growth. If you're passionate about procurement and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

25 + 8 days holiday

Pension – matched contributions up to 5%

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying, law, or procurement preferred.
• Experience in procurement strategy and construction contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice on important projects.
• Manage procurement services for large scale construction projects.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Supply Chain Expertise

Construction Contracts (NEC)

Tender Preparation

E-Procurement Software

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Independent Working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Job description

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

This procurement job includes the opportunity to provide a full procurement service from the beginning of projects to the end with one of your employers most important clients.

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

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

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clients with procurement advice on important projects
• Provide specialist advice to clients in all sectors about procurement strategy
• Manage procurement services from start to finish on large scale construction related projects
• Support development of the company’s services
• Provide procurement support to ensure goals are achieved at a team level
• Support proposal documents and bid preparation work

Desired Skills and Experience

• Develop key strategy/documentation that works well with public procurement regulation
• Supply chain expertise in the construction industry or a related sector
• Experience with varying types of construction contracts, mainly NEC
• Rail experience with a link to procurement capacity whether direct or indirect is desirable
• Experience in tender preparation, evaluation and management
• Experience using e-procurement software
• Ideally have experience in major construction projects
• Confident and able to work independently
• Possessing excellent communication, adaptability and a determination for success

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree relating to quantity surveying, law or procurement is preferred
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) preferred

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This leading, premium, multi-disciplinary consultancy company works in London with their employees to achieve outstanding results for their clients.

They work globally to complete challenging projects with their dynamic, diverse team. This creates exciting working environments and great career prospects for ambitious procurement professionals.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous basic salary
• Holiday 25 + 8 days
• Pension – matched contributions up to 5%
• Health insurance

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0800 689 4841
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)