Procurement Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Procurement Consultant to deliver strategic procurement advice to public and private sector clients. The role involves managing procurement services for major projects, supporting business development, and contributing to team goals. The successful candidate will have opportunities for career growth in a dynamic work environment with flexible remote options.

Benefits

Generous salary up to £75,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement environments required.
• Preferred experience in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies within projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement strategy advice to clients.
• Manage end-to-end procurement services for major projects.
• Support bid preparation and proposal documentation.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Commercial principles

Education

Degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement

MCIPS accreditation or willingness to work towards it

Job description

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Procurement Consultant will be delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services to some of the larger brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects.

You will deliver services to public and private sector clients with a focus in central and local government, defence, infrastructure, power, and utilities.

Flexible remote working is supported, with the understanding that candidates will need to make regular weekly visits to the office for specific meetings and tasks.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Manage and collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
• Support the development of procurement services.
• Assist in business development and marketing of the department.
• Contribute to team and wider business targets.
• Support bid preparation, proposal documentation, and work-winning activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience leading/supporting projects in strategic procurement environments.
• Experience in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors preferred.
• Background in tender preparation and development of key documents.
• Experience in supplier engagement activities, from market engagement to contract award.
• Knowledge of Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or similar.
• Experience with standard form contracts like NEC and JCT, including negotiation and award.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies within projects or programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of commercial principles and modelling.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement preferred.
• MCIPS accreditation achieved or willingness to work towards it.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This global, multidisciplinary consultancy is a fast-growing, innovative, and dynamic organization that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment.

Successful candidates will have opportunities to challenge themselves and develop their careers in a market-leading global business.

Full details of the employer will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits and Incentives

• Generous salary up to £75,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%