Construction Procurement Support

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. This role involves supporting procurement activities across construction and facilities management, engaging with suppliers, and running tender events. The ideal candidate should have practical procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers hybrid working conditions with a rate of £40ph inside IR35. Join a structured procurement function and develop your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for development in procurement

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or a relevant qualification.
• Experience within construction or facilities management.
• Experience with e-procurement tools.
• Commercial understanding of contract terms.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement strategy across indirect spend.
• Run and support competitive tender events.
• Source and engage suppliers across categories.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships.
• Identify and record cost saving opportunities.

Skills

Practical experience in procurement

Procurement experience within construction

Experience running tenders

Strong communication skills

Confident negotiator with suppliers

Well organised with strong planning

Job description

Overview

Procurement Specialist - Construction and Facilities

12 month contract (will extend) - £40ph inside IR35 - Hybrid

We are supporting a leading UK organisation within the construction and facilities space to appoint a Procurement Specialist to support indirect procurement activity across multiple stakeholders.

This role suits someone hands on, process driven, and commercially minded, with experience supporting tendering, supplier management, and contract activity within construction or facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the UK construction procurement strategy across indirect spend
• Run and support competitive tender events using e procurement systems
• Plan tender programmes and coordinate timelines with internal stakeholders
• Source and engage suppliers across construction and facilities categories
• Identify, capture, and record cost saving opportunities
• Raise purchase orders during peak operational periods
• Support preparation for procurement governance and gate reviews
• Resolve and support invoice and supplier query issues
• Lead low value and low complexity supplier negotiations
• Negotiate standard contract terms including pricing, delivery, damages, termination, and insurance using approved templates
• Manage supplier performance and support development of longer term supplier relationships
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams including facilities, security, and SHE
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practice

Skills and Experience Required

• Practical experience in procurement or a relevant vocational or academic qualification
• Procurement experience within construction and or facilities management
• Experience running tenders and working with e procurement tools
• Commercial understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Confident negotiator with suppliers
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Well organised with strong planning and administrative capability
• Proactive and able to work under pressure
• Pragmatic and solutions focused mindset
• Understanding of cost structures and pricing is desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work within a structured and mature procurement function
• Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers
• Development within construction and facilities procurement
• Competitive salary and benefits package