Procurement Specialist (Indirects)

Sea Global; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national procurement organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will work remotely from South England with occasional travel. This role involves managing tenders, ensuring compliance with procurement standards, and promoting best practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector procurement and knowledge of indirect categories such as ICT and Catering. Relevant studies are preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within public sector procurement, such as PA23 or PCR 2015.
• Should come from a related background such as education, local government or non-profit.
• Experience within indirect categories like ICT, Catering, or Construction.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and report into the Procurement Manager.
• Run compliant tenders through various routes to market.
• Promote procurement best practice and provide advice to clients.
• Ensure compliance with company processes and standards.
• Assist in preparing paperwork for RFQs and tenders.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Indirect procurement experience

Sourcing goods and services

Education

Relevant study in procurement or related field

Job description

Location: South England -Remote with occasional travel

Sea Global are delighted to be working on behalf of a national organisation that operate that supports the education and public sector, particularly schools, academies, colleges, universities, and local authorities. As an organisation, they provide framework agreements for goods and services, ensuring procurement is compliant with UK public procurement regulations.

The growing team is now looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to join the function, supporting the Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will be based from home but will need to be in the South of England, as this is where some of the accounts are based and there will be need to travel to sites from time to time. The role with have a real focus across Indirects, such as ICT, FFE, FM, Catering, Payroll and Construction, any experience within one of / some of these categories would be preferable!

Role & Responsibilities

• Work closely and report into the Procurement Manager
• Run compliant tenders through various routes to market, including frameworks and Procurement Act 2023
• Proactively work with client employees to promote procurement best practice and provide advice and support on sourcing goods and services
• Ensure compliance with company documents, processes, and presentation standards
• Assist in preparing paperwork for all RFQs and tenders

Experience & Requirements

• Experience within public sector procurement, such as PA23 or PCR 2015
• Should come from a related background such as education, local government or non-profit
• Will need to have experience within indirects
• Relevant study would be preferable, however not at all essential