Procurement Specialist

Arguile; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arguile is seeking a fast-paced, innovative Procurement Professional to support a growing organisation across complex, high-profile procurements in the UK. You will lead end-to-end procurement activity across projects and develop creative strategies that deliver commercial value.

You’ll apply PA23 knowledge, work closely with stakeholders, use digital tools and data to improve outcomes, manage suppliers and risk, and deliver time-critical procurements through to contract award.

Qualifications

• Experienced procurement professional with ability to work at pace.
• Strong knowledge of PA23 and its application.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Willing to challenge traditional procurement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across a range of projects.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement strategies that deliver commercial value.
• Apply PA23 knowledge confidently.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop practical, outcome-focused solutions.
• Use digital tools, data and innovative approaches to improve procurement outcomes.
• Manage suppliers, commercial risk and procurement governance.
• Deliver complex and time-critical procurements through to contract award.

Skills

PA23 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercially minded

Challenge conventional approaches

Job description

We’re looking for a fast-paced, innovative Procurement Professional to support a growing organisation across a range of complex and high-profile procurements.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, works at pace and is comfortable challenging traditional procurement approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across a range of projects.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement strategies that deliver commercial value.
• Apply PA23 knowledge confidently.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop practical, outcome-focused solutions.
• Use digital tools, data and innovative approaches to improve procurement outcomes.
• Manage suppliers, commercial risk and procurement governance.
• Deliver complex and time-critical procurements through to contract award.

About You

• Experienced procurement professional who is comfortable working at pace.
• Strong practical knowledge and experience of PA23.
• Innovative, commercially minded and willing to challenge conventional approaches.
• Experience in digital, technology and/or defence procurement highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Must hold current MOD SC Security Clearance.

Full-time | Minimum 6-month engagement | Outside IR35 | Infrequent travel to Berkshire and London