Procurement Advisor

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 77,490 - 88,560; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is supporting a public sector organisation to appoint a Procurement Advisor for an initial 6‑month contract based in London, Glasgow or Cardiff. The role offers exposure to end‑to‑end tender activity and high‑impact procurement projects.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations (PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023), and deliver governance‑driven procurement from definition to contract award.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public sector procurement, delivering end-to-end tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders and leadership teams to identify procurement requirements and develop plans.
• Provide expert procurement advice ensuring compliance with UK public sector regulations while achieving value for money.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities from definition to tendering, evaluation, contract award and implementation.
• Deliver procurement projects including open market tenders, framework mini-competitions, and direct awards.
• Draft and managed contract documentation, including extensions, variations and amendments.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with governance, policies and regulations.
• Maintain procurement records and support process improvements through standardisation and data-driven reporting.
• Provide guidance and training to contract managers and stakeholders on procurement processes and governance.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies across the function.

Job description

Procurement Advisor

London, Glasgow, Cardiff

6 month contract - £450 a day

Start ASAP

Inside IR35

Morgan Hunt are delighted to support a public sector organisation as they look to welcome a Procurement Advisor for an initial 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders and leadership teams to identify current and future procurement requirements, developing medium- and long-term procurement plans.
• Provide expert procurement advice to ensure compliance with UK public sector procurement regulations while achieving value for money and effective risk management.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from requirement definition through tendering, evaluation, contract award, and implementation.
• Deliver a range of procurement projects, including open market tenders, framework mini-competitions, and direct awards through established public sector frameworks.
• Draft and managed contract documentation, including extensions, variations, and amendments.
• Ensured all procurement activity complied with governance requirements, policies, and procurement regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supported process improvements through standardisation, automation, and data-driven reporting.
• Deliver guidance and training to contract managers and business stakeholders on procurement processes, governance, and contract management best practices.
• Identify procurement risks, developed mitigation strategies, and supported continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.

Experience

• Extensive experience in public sector procurement, delivering end-to-end tender processes for professional services in line with Government Commercial standards, procurement best practice, and contract management principles.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of UK public procurement legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2023, across procurements of varying size, complexity, and risk.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement projects, prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines, and independently driving tender and contract award activities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and utilise Microsoft Excel and Word to support procurement planning, reporting, and governance.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.