Assistant Procurement Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Assistant Procurement Consultant to provide expert advice on procurement strategies. You will manage procurement services for significant construction projects and support proposal work in a dynamic team. Top candidates will have experience in public procurement, excellent communication, and supply chain expertise. The role offers generous benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

Holiday: 25 + 8 days

Pension: matched contributions up to 5%

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Degree related to quantity surveying, law, or procurement preferred.
• Experience in tender preparation, evaluation, and management.
• Rail experience linked to procurement capacity is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with procurement advice on important projects.
• Manage procurement services from start to finish on large-scale projects.
• Support proposal documents and bid preparation work.

Skills

Supply chain expertise in the construction industry

Excellent communication

Independent work capability

Experience using e-procurement software

Ability to develop procurement strategy

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, law, or procurement

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Job description

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Assistant Procurement Consultant, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Maxim Recruitment

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f5345b3bb42a

Job Views: 35

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

A fantastic Assistant Procurement Manager 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 employer's 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

• Ability to develop key strategy/documentation compliant with public procurement regulations
• Supply chain expertise in the construction industry or a related sector
• Experience with various types of construction contracts, mainly NEC
• Rail experience linked to procurement capacity (direct or indirect) is desirable
• Experience in tender preparation, evaluation, and management
• Experience using e-procurement software
• Experience in major construction projects is preferred
• Confident and able to work independently
• Excellent communication, adaptability, and determination for success

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree related 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, multi-disciplinary consultancy works globally, delivering challenging projects with a dynamic and diverse team, creating exciting career prospects for procurement professionals.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

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