Senior Procurement Advisor

Kintec Global Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor in London to oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from enquiry through contract execution. You will ensure policy compliance, drive supplier negotiations and mentor junior staff.

The role demands extensive procurement experience, strong ethics, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders and manage risks. 12-month contract starting ASAP in Victoria, London.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience.
• Degree in business/commercial discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office Suite.
• HR shared services experience preferred.
• End-to-end procurement lifecycle, negotiations and contract evaluations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• High integrity and strong ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full procurement cycle from enquiry to contract execution and amendments.
• Implement and ensure compliance with procurement procedures and policies.
• Develop contractual strategies and tender documentation with requesting units.
• Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate technical tender evaluations.
• Participate in meetings to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
• Negotiate terms, identify risks, and communicate implications for decisions.
• Provide post-award interpretation of contract terms and support.
• Mentor procurement advisors and create training plans for new joiners.
• Liaise with suppliers to monitor market conditions and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with policies, directives, and HSE standards.

Skills

Extensive procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Deadline-driven

Integrity and ethics

Interpersonal communication

Flexible and adaptable

Strategic procurement

End-to-end procurement lifecycle

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Business/commercial degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Procurement Advisor

Location: Victoria, London, UK

Contract Type: Contract Position (12 Months)

Start Date: ASAP

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (PAYE Only)

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle, from the preparation of enquiry documents and bid evaluations to pre-award negotiations, contract execution, implementation, and amendments.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with all procurement procedures and policies.
• Liaise with requesting units to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
• Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate the technical evaluation of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contractual exceptions and preparing recommendations for the award of contracts, in accordance with agreed timescales.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
• Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, determining potential risks and liabilities, and clearly communicating these to support management decision-making.
• Provide post-award support by advising on the interpretation of contract terms.
• Mentor Procurement Advisors on procedures, policies, and internal best practice.
• Create and monitor training plans for new joiners in the Procurement Department.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service companies to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and applicable directives throughout all activities.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Undertake any other reasonable requests from the Procurement Manager.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, and standards.
• Fully comply with the Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.

Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive experience in procurement.
• Degree in a business or commercial discipline (preferred).
• Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in the HR services industry (preferred).
• Contracts and purchasing experience, including end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, proven negotiation skills, and experience in undertaking contract evaluations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• High levels of integrity and honesty.
• Good understanding of business ethics and protocols.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Key Requirements

• Pre-award experience.
• Ability to manage tenders independently.
• HR shared services experience (good to have).
• Facilities experience (good to have).