Junior Procurement Specialist

Bramwith Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Central London is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist to join its team. This exciting role offers a chance for professional growth with hands-on training and mentorship, focusing on support within sourcing and supplier management. Ideal for motivated individuals keen to build a career in procurement, the position also includes a hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office.

Benefits

One-on-one training and mentorship

Clear career progression

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in procurement or a strong passion for the field.
• Genuine interest in procurement and willingness to grow.
• Interest in pursuing CIPS certification or similar qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and supplier management activities.
• Contribute to cost savings and service quality improvement.
• Assist with end-to-end source-to-contract process.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Junior Procurement Specialist – Financial Services – Central London (2 Days per Week in Office) – £40,000 + Package

A rapidly growing financial services organisation is seeking a motivated Junior Procurement Specialist or high-potential graduate to join its expanding team in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone in the early stages of their procurement career who is driven by professional development and long-term financial success.

With clear promotion plans and exceptional training on offer, this role represents an outstanding career move for an ambitious individual looking to thrive in a forward-thinking, strategically focused procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and supplier management activities across indirect categories under the guidance of experienced procurement professionals.
• Contribute to the delivery of cost savings, risk mitigation, value creation, and improved service quality—while supporting policy compliance.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders and develop speed-to-contract capabilities.
• Assist with the end-to-end source-to-contract process:

• Intake
• RFI/RFP/RFQ preparation
• Basic cost analysis
• Negotiation support
• Supplier onboarding
• Contract administration

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand briefs/SOWs, and learn internal processes and policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including contributing to templates, playbooks, lessons learned, and tool/process adoption.
• Support the development and execution of category plans as part of your training.

Candidate Profile – What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this fast-track promotion scheme within one of the most successful procurement functions globally, you will ideally have:

• 1 year of experience in either direct or indirect procurement OR a demonstrable passion for building a long-term career in procurement
• A strong ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, including with senior business partners
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, economics, marketing, or a related discipline (or expected completion soon)
• A genuine interest in procurement and a willingness to learn and grow within the function
• An interest in pursuing CIPS certification or other relevant professional qualifications
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with a desire to build commercial and negotiation capabilities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career to:

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-performing procurement team
• Receive one-on-one training and mentorship from senior procurement leaders
• Be part of a globally respected firm with clear, structured career progression
• Work in a hybrid model with 2 days per week in a vibrant Central London office

To apply or learn more, please send your CV to [e-mail] or apply directly through this page.