Procurement Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Procurement Consultant in Manchester to deliver strategic procurement and advisory services. This role includes managing end-to-end procurement solutions across various sectors, and offers opportunities for hybrid working and travel. Candidates should have strong procurement lifecycle knowledge and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Regular performance and salary reviews

Support for career development

Flexible, hybrid working model

Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong background across the procurement lifecycle.
• Experience with various forms of contracts like NEC or JCT.
• Previous advisory experience for public/private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice.
• Manage end-to-end procurement services.
• Support bid preparation and proposal documentation.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Tender preparation

Contract management

Commercial modelling

Contract drafting and negotiation

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law or Procurement

CIPS qualified

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Procurement Consultant to join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester.

The successful Procurement Consultant will collaborate with a highly skilled team, delivering best-in-class procurement and contract advisory services. This includes full end-to-end procurement solutions for key clients with a focus in central and local government, defence, infrastructure, rail, power, utilities and renewables and sustainability.

This role sits within the firm's expanding Contract Services division, offering the chance to deliver strategic procurement and contract services for major clients across various sectors.

Hybrid working is available, subject to client requirements.

The successful Procurement Consultant candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services.

The wider team includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services.

Further opportunities are available to travel both nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for the employer’s blue chip client portfolio.

A competitive salary package is on offer, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

Some of the key responsibilities and duties of this Procurement Consultant role will include:

• To provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• To manage end to end procurement services .
• Support the development of the procurement services provided by the consultancy.
• To support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
• To support on bid preparation and proposal documentation

Desired Skills and Experience

• A strong background across the procurement lifecycle, including strategy development, tender preparation and development.
• Excellent experience of various forms of contracts such as NEC or JCT.
• Previous experience of providing specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients
• Contract Management
• Cross sector experience with Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Commercial modelling
• Contract drafting; terms, negotiation and award

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc related to Quantity Surveying, civil engineering, law or procurement or other construction related field or equivalent
• Ideally CIPS qualified

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This is a dynamic, innovative international consultancy with a reputation for delivering high-quality strategic services. The firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive working environment, promoting work-life balance, career development, and professional growth.

Employees benefit from:

• Regular performance and salary reviews.
• Support for career development and professional qualifications.
• A flexible, hybrid working model, where applicable.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Opportunities are available UK-wide, so candidates in other locations with relevant expertise are encouraged to apply.

Full details of this leading global consultancy will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous salary negotiable based on experience

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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