Procurement Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Procurement Consultant to shape commercial strategies and support transformation programmes within Defence and Security sectors. The role involves engaging with clients to deliver insightful strategies that enhance public sector operations, requiring proven experience in procurement and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex public procurement environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement and commercial strategies.
• Draft market-facing documentation such as contracts.
• Conduct analysis to inform decision-making.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Consultant

Sector – Defence/ Strategy and Transformation

Location - Manchester

Salary – Up to £80,000 DOE

Clearance – DV eligible

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about solving complex problems that impact millions of lives? Do you want to work at the forefront of public sector transformation, helping Defence and Security clients tackle their biggest challenges? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you’ll work on some of the UK’s most important and complex programmes—supporting the design and delivery of commercial and procurement strategies that shape the future of government operations.

The Role:

• Shaping Commercial Strategy: Develop robust and innovative procurement and commercial strategies, including commercial structures, payment and incentivisation mechanisms, lotting strategies, and routes to market.

• Designing Procurement Approaches: Draft market-facing documentation such as PQQs, ITNs, Heads of Terms, and contracts.

• Delivering Insight & Analysis: Conduct rigorous analysis to generate insight, inform decision-making, and support change.

• Advising on Contract Management: Help clients define operating models to ensure effective delivery and value realisation from supplier relationships.

• End-to-End Transformation Support: Work with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate procurement into broader transformation programmes and business cases.

• Client & Supplier Engagement: Build trusted relationships with clients and third parties, including HMG suppliers.

• Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with internal teams, including Digital Strategy, Cyber Security, and Data Analytics, to offer holistic, tech-enabled solutions.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in complex public procurement environments—Defence, wider Government or critical infrastructure

• Strong knowledge of relevant UK procurement regulations and commercial frameworks

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, compelling deliverables

• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under pressure

• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals

• Confidence navigating ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities

• A collaborative and inclusive mindset—able to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders

For more information please apply below or contact me directly.

Contact: 02077806706

Email: [e-mail]

LinkedIn: Shay Campbell | LinkedIn

Reference- AMC/SCA/PRO

Procurement Consultant