Commercial & Procurement Specialist

PA Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial & Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves executing complex projects across various sectors, focusing on delivering successful outcomes for clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of the procurement lifecycle. With a collaborative and innovative environment, this position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while benefiting from flexible working arrangements. Join a team committed to fostering a positive human future through ingenuity and innovation.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Generous Leave

Pension

Bonuses

Share Schemes

Tax Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with large, complex procurements in equipment or digital services.
• Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Designing and managing major procurements and advising on market leverage.
• Project managing procurement processes and supplier engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Procurement Strategies

Contract Terms Advisory

Project Management

Financial Management

Education

MCIPS or MRICS status

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Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise across various sectors including consumer, manufacturing, defence, energy, finance, government, health, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Job Description

Do you want to join a motivated team creating positive, lasting change? Our Major Programme Services (MPS) team seeks an exceptional Commercial & Procurement Specialist. Working within PA’s Delivery stream, MPS covers defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, and public sector projects, focusing on long-term assignments. We are expanding across the UK due to high demand.

Your role involves executing complex projects across industries, applying your expertise to deliver successful client outcomes. This position offers a collaborative, innovative environment with impactful projects.

Location

Flexible/hybrid working with limited office attendance; travel depends on client needs. Possible locations include: Bristol, Andover, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Swindon, Cheltenham.

Responsibilities

• Designing and managing major procurements, developing procurement strategies, and advising on market leverage.
• Project managing procurement processes, supplier engagement, tender evaluation, negotiations, and business case development.
• Transitioning from legacy to new frameworks and managing major contracts and associated change.
• Reviewing procurement and commercial team performance, leading restructuring initiatives, and improving capabilities such as category and supplier management.
• Supporting renegotiations, dispute resolution, and providing commercial management for complex assignments.

Qualifications

About You

Ideal candidates will have experience with large, complex procurements in equipment, digital services, or infrastructure, understanding the procurement lifecycle, and experience advising on contract terms. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential. Knowledge of government procurement processes, NEC contracts, and MCIPS or MRICS status are advantageous. Project or financial management skills are a plus.

We encourage applications from candidates who meet most but not necessarily all criteria, as we value potential and motivation.

Additional Information

We offer extensive benefits including private healthcare, generous leave, pension, community initiatives, bonuses, share schemes, and tax benefits. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing accommodations for applicants with specific needs.

Application Process

Apply online today. For adjustments or accommodations during recruitment, contact [e-mail].