Consultant (Procurement)

4C Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

4C learning academy

Growth opportunities

Job summary

4C Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking individuals with expertise in procurement and sourcing to join our ambitious team. You will deliver impactful projects across our client base and work closely with stakeholders to identify and implement performance improvements, lead procurement and cost reduction initiatives.

As a Consultant, you will contribute to a growing, dynamic environment with flexible working arrangements, learning through the 4C learning academy, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with the ability to lead initiatives independently.
• Experience in public sector procurement environment is desirable (understanding of frameworks, SC clearance etc.).
• Excellent analytical ability and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful projects across client base and identify/implement performance improvements.
• Lead procurement and cost reduction initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Analytical ability

Tools

Excel

Job description

Do you have a procurement, category management or strategic sourcing background?...

4C Associates is a leading commercial, supply chain, and operations consultancy, dedicated to driving transformative solutions through collaboration and innovation. Our mission is to create lasting, sustainable impact for our clients across both the public and private sectors—and for society as a whole.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking individuals with expertise in procurement and sourcing to join our ambitious team!

As a Consultant at 4C Associates, you will play a vital role in delivering impactful projects across our client base. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify and implement performance improvements, lead procurement and cost reduction initiatives, and much more.

What do we offer?

• We're a growing medium-sized consultancy, meaning the perfect balance of supportive collaboration and being able to make significant/recognisable impact with clients
• Currently going through a significant growth phase, equating to fantastic opportunities with regards to projects that make a difference - you won't get bored!
• Continuous learning opportunities supported by the 4C learning academy
• Flexible working arrangements

What we're looking for!

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with the ability to lead initiatives independently.
• Experience working in a public sector procurement environment is desirable (understanding of frameworks, SC clearance etc.)
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical ability and proficiency in Excel.
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach to project delivery.
• Ambition and enthusiasm to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

4C is proud of its inclusive culture and promotes the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships and social background.