Procurement Specialist

Anson McCade; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking a Procurement Consultant to join their team in Bristol. This role involves developing innovative procurement strategies, engaging with clients, and supporting public sector transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in public procurement and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex public procurement environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement regulations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and innovative procurement strategies.
• Draft market-facing documentation such as PQQs and contracts.
• Conduct rigorous analysis to inform decision-making.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Job description

Procurement Consultant

Sector – Defence/ Strategy and Transformation

Location - Bristol

Salary – Up to £80,000 DOE

Clearance – DV eligible

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about solving complex problems that impact millions of lives? Do you want to work at the forefront of public sector transformation, helping Defence and Security clients tackle their biggest challenges? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you’ll work on some of the UK’s most important and complex programmes—supporting the design and delivery of commercial and procurement strategies that shape the future of government operations.

The Role:

• Shaping Commercial Strategy: Develop robust and innovative procurement and commercial strategies, including commercial structures, payment and incentivisation mechanisms, lotting strategies, and routes to market.

• Designing Procurement Approaches: Draft market-facing documentation such as PQQs, ITNs, Heads of Terms, and contracts.

• Delivering Insight & Analysis: Conduct rigorous analysis to generate insight, inform decision-making, and support change.

• Advising on Contract Management: Help clients define operating models to ensure effective delivery and value realisation from supplier relationships.

• End-to-End Transformation Support: Work with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate procurement into broader transformation programmes and business cases.

• Client & Supplier Engagement: Build trusted relationships with clients and third parties, including HMG suppliers.

• Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with internal teams, including Digital Strategy, Cyber Security, and Data Analytics, to offer holistic, tech-enabled solutions.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in complex public procurement environments—Defence, wider Government or critical national infrastructure

• Strong knowledge of relevant UK procurement regulations and commercial frameworks

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, compelling deliverables

• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under pressure

• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals

• Confidence navigating ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities

• A collaborative and inclusive mindset—able to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders

For more information please apply below or contact me directly.

Contact: 02077806706

Email: [e-mail]

LinkedIn: Shay Campbell | LinkedIn

Reference- AMC/SCA/PRO

Procurement Consultant