Procurement Advisor

Pyramid Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage complex sourcing and contracting activities across a range of business services. You will lead strategies, drive negotiations, and support contracts through their lifecycle.

This role combines hands-on delivery with guidance for colleagues to maintain high standards and improve ways of working. You will manage activities from requirements to tender, supplier selection, contract award, implementation and changes,

Qualifications

• Substantial procurement and contracting experience across full sourcing and purchasing cycle.
• Strong commercial judgement with ability to evaluate bids and assess contractual risk.
• Experience translating business requirements into practical sourcing strategies and clear tender documentation.
• Confidently collaborate with stakeholders across functions and manage supplier relationships.
• Excellent organisation to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activity from requirements through tender, supplier selection, contract award and implementation.
• Define requirements with business teams and develop contracting strategies.
• Prepare tender documentation and assess proposals with input from stakeholders.
• Review deviations from contract terms and advise on commercial implications.
• Negotiate pricing and terms, identify risks and obtain necessary approvals.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to resolve commercial issues within deadlines.
• Support contract owners post-award with guidance on obligations and amendments.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor market developments for informed decisions.
• Ensure governance and delegated authorities are followed; maintain records.
• Coach and onboard less experienced procurement colleagues.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Vendor relations

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage complex sourcing and contracting activities across a range of business services. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will develop procurement strategies, lead commercial negotiations and support contracts throughout their lifecycle.

This role combines hands-on delivery with guidance for colleagues, helping the procurement team maintain high standards and improve its ways of working.

What you’ll do

• Manage procurement activity from initial requirements and tender preparation through supplier selection, contract award, implementation and subsequent changes.
• Work with business teams to define requirements, assess sourcing options and develop appropriate contracting strategies.
• Prepare tender documentation, assess commercial proposals and coordinate technical input from relevant stakeholders.
• Review proposed departures from contract terms, evaluate their commercial implications and prepare clear award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms, identifying risks, liabilities and matters requiring management approval.
• Bring together internal teams and suppliers to resolve commercial and contractual issues within agreed deadlines.
• Support contract owners after award, providing guidance on contractual obligations, interpretation and amendments.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor market developments to inform purchasing decisions and service delivery.
• Ensure procurement decisions and records meet internal governance requirements, delegated authorities and applicable legislation.
• Coach less experienced procurement colleagues and develop structured onboarding and training plans for new team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
• Uphold standards relating to ethical conduct, compliance, health, safety and environmental responsibility.
• Support the Procurement Manager with additional activities appropriate to the role.

What you’ll bring

• Substantial procurement and contracting experience, including responsibility for the full sourcing and purchasing cycle.
• Strong commercial judgement, with a proven ability to evaluate bids, negotiate agreements and assess contractual risk.
• Experience translating business requirements into practical sourcing strategies and clear tender documentation.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across different functions and managing relationships with external suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet demanding deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain contractual issues and present recommendations.
• Practical knowledge of procurement systems, ideally SAP, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to support the development of colleagues.
• High standards of integrity, discretion and professional conduct.
• A degree in business, commerce or a related discipline.
• Experience procuring HR services or working within the HR services sector.