Procurement Specialist Consultant

Bramwith Consulting; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organisation supporting the UK education sector is seeking a Procurement Specialist Consultant in Northampton/Milton Keynes. The role includes managing tenders and delivering consultancy services to educational institutions while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Candidates should have at least 1 year of procurement experience and a genuine passion for improving education. This position offers competitive pay, professional development support, and flexible working options.

Benefits

CIPS qualification fully funded

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary for the public/education sector

Qualifications

• 1+ year procurement experience with exposure to end-to-end procurement.
• Experience or exposure to bids and managing tenders.
• Public sector experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement services, from strategic sourcing to contract award.
• Manage tender exercises including ITT preparation and supplier selection.
• Provide consultancy services like spend analysis and procurement strategy development.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023

Client management

Category experience in FM, IT, and catering

Job description

Overview

Procurement Specialist Consultant | Salary £40,000 - £45,000 | Hybrid | Northampton/Milton Keynes (Full-time and Part-time positions available)

We're partnering with a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting the UK education sector to appoint multiple Procurement Consultants based in Northampton/Milton Keynes.

This is your chance to join a registered charity that helps schools, colleges, and universities procure smarter—while reinvesting every penny of surplus back into education through grants, training, and resources.

You'll work as a procurement consultant, directly supporting educational institutions across the UK, managing tenders, delivering procurement consultancy services, helping them buy compliantly and cost-effectively. Real impact, real variety, real purpose.

What makes this different:

• £40,000 - £42,000 – Competitive salary for the public/education sector
• Work for a registered charity – Every success you deliver gets reinvested back into schools and colleges
• CIPS qualification fully funded – They\'ll sponsor your CIPS membership, cover exam costs, and support your professional development from day one
• Hybrid working – 2/3 Days on site at educational institutions based in Milton Keynes or Northampton
• True consultancy experience – Client-facing role where you\'ll advise, influence, and deliver procurement support across multiple institutions
• Diverse categories – Work across FM, IT, catering, furniture, and professional services. No two days are the same
• Part-time roles available – Flexible working patterns considered

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver end-to-end procurement services, from strategic sourcing advice through to tender management and contract award
• Manage tender exercises including ITT preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection
• Provide consultancy services such as spend analysis, contract management, procurement strategy development, and compliance advice
• Support clients using compliant procurement frameworks and help them navigate the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR
• Conduct onsite procurement support for institutions with resource challenges
• Work across a variety of categories such as FM services, IT, catering and professional services
• Deliver training and guidance on procurement best practices to client stakeholders

What they need:

• 1+ year procurement experience with exposure to end-to-end procurement
• Experience or exposure to bids and managing tenders
• Public sector experience highly desirable (education sector is a bonus)
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations (or eager to learn)
• Client management or stakeholder engagement experience
• Category experience in FM, IT, catering, or professional services (ideal but not essential)
• CIPS not required—they'll support you in getting qualified
• Willingness to learn and genuine passion for supporting education

If you want to use your procurement skills to make a real difference in education, work for an organisation with genuine purpose please Contact Omar at [e-mail] with your CV.

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