Procurement Consultant

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic organization is seeking a Procurement Consultant to deliver strategic procurement and contract advice. This role offers the opportunity to work with esteemed public and private sector clients on exciting projects in diverse sectors, including defence and utilities. With a focus on collaboration and team success, you will contribute to the development of procurement services and engage in business development activities. The position supports flexible remote working, requiring regular office visits for key meetings. Join a fast-growing consultancy that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Generous Basic Salary

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement environments, especially in Defence and Utilities.
• Strong background in tender preparation and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Manage procurement services for major projects and support business development.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Tender Preparation

Supplier Engagement

Public/Utilities Contract Regulations

Communication Skills

Commercial Principles

Education

Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Procurement

MCIPS Accreditation

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Consultant

Procurement Consultants will deliver 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 on 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

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

Desired Skills and Experience

1. Experience leading or supporting projects in strategic procurement environments.
2. Preferably experience in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors (roads, rail, etc.).
3. Strong background in tender preparation and development of key documents in relevant sectors.
4. Experience in supplier engagement activities, from market engagement to contract award.
5. Knowledge of Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent across sectors.
6. Experience with standard form contracts such as NEC and JCT, including development, negotiation, and award.
7. Ability to develop procurement strategies within project or programme contexts.
8. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
9. Understanding of commercial principles and modelling.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

1. Degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement is preferred.
2. 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 for all employees. Successful candidates will have opportunities to challenge themselves and develop their careers within a market-leading global business.

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

Additional Benefits and Incentives

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