Procurement Advisor

Talascend International; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Procurement Advisor for a 12-month contract in London. The role involves managing the procurement cycle, preparing contracts, and supporting internal stakeholders. Candidates should have 3–5 years of procurement experience, a degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in SAP and Microsoft Office. This position offers hybrid work options, allowing for 8 days of remote work each month.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement.
• Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HR services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement enquiry documents.
• Undertake formal bid evaluations.
• Participate in pre-award negotiations.
• Prepare contracts for execution.
• Support post-award activities.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle activities

Negotiation

Interpersonal and communication skills

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Business or Commercial discipline

Job description

NEW Job Opportunity! - Procurement Advisor - 12 Month PAYE Contract

Our Client has a requirement for a Procurement Advisor, who will be required to work on a Contractbasis in Victoria, London.

Contract: 12 Months Inside IR35 PAYE

Hybrid: 8 days working from home per month

Purpose of the Role
Coordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle—from developing enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, contract preparation and execution, to post-award implementation and amendments.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Process

• Prepare procurement enquiry documents.
• Undertake formal bid evaluations.
• Participate in pre-award negotiations.
• Prepare contracts for execution.
• Implement and amend contracts as appropriate.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Implement and follow all our clients procurement procedures and policies.
• Liaise with requesting units to prepare contractual strategies and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
• Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate technical tender evaluations.
• Assess the impact of contract exceptions to support recommendations for award of contract, meeting agreed schedules.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, identify associated risks and liabilities, and advise management accordingly.
• Support post-award activities by interpreting contract terms and advising stakeholders.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service companies to monitor market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and directives in all activities.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from the Procurement Manager.
• Uphold the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards.
• Comply fully with our clients Code of Ethics and Compliance model.

Main Interfaces

Internal

• All staff in EIRL and other clients entities.
• Procurement staff in London, Basingstoke, and Northop.

External

• Vendors, contractors, and suppliers.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement.
• Degree in Business or Commercial discipline (preferred).
• Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HR services industry experience (preferred).
• Proven experience in contracts and purchasing, including:
• End-to-end procurement lifecycle activities.
• Negotiation.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Strong understanding of business ethics and protocol.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Flexible and adaptable.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Procurement Advisor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.