Procurement Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative consultancy as a Procurement Consultant, where you will provide best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice. This role involves delivering end-to-end procurement services to both public and private sector clients, focusing on exciting projects across various sectors, including defence and utilities. With flexible remote working options and a commitment to diversity, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a global organization that values innovation and inclusivity. If you're ready to make an impact and tackle challenging projects, this position is for you.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme with Employer Matching

Flexible Remote Working

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to clients.
• Manage end-to-end procurement services for major projects.
• Support business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Tender Preparation

Stakeholder Engagement

Supplier Engagement

Public/Utilities Contract Regulations

Commercial Principles

Education

Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Law/Procurement

MCIPS Accreditation

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 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

• Experience leading or supporting projects in a strategic procurement environment.
• Preferably experience in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors (roads, rail, etc.).
• Strong background in tender preparation and development of relevant documents, including design and process documents.
• Experience in supplier engagement activities, from market engagement to contract award.
• Knowledge of Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent across sectors.
• Experience with standard form contracts like NEC and JCT, including development, 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

• A degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement is preferred.
• MCIPS accreditation achieved or in progress, or willingness to work towards it.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This premium, multidisciplinary consultancy is a global, fast-growing organization. They are innovative, dynamic, and celebrate diversity, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity 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 Package and Incentives

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