Senior Procurement Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy seeks a Senior Procurement Consultant to provide strategic procurement advice, manage end-to-end procurement services, and assist in bid preparation. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in procurement and relevant qualifications, such as a BSc in construction-related fields. The role offers opportunities to work with prestigious clients across various sectors.

Benefits

Generous salary negotiable based on experience

Opportunity for national and international travel

£500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches

Qualifications

• Strong background across the procurement lifecycle.
• Skills in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience in providing procurement advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist procurement strategy advice to clients.
• Managing end-to-end procurement services.
• Assisting in bid preparation and proposal documentation.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Contract management

Public sector procurement knowledge

Private sector procurement knowledge

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, Procurement, or equivalent

MCIPS preferred

Job description

A new, exciting Senior Procurement Consultant job opportunity with a global, multidisciplinary consultancy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background across the procurement lifecycle, including strategy development and tender preparation.

We are looking for Procurement Consultant candidates within the construction, property, transport, rail, water, power, nuclear, and MOD/defence sectors.

The successful Senior Procurement Consultant will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services for one of the company's key water, power, and renewables account clients.

The wider team includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management, and dispute resolution services.

Further opportunities are available to travel nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for the employer’s blue-chip client portfolio.

Responsibilities and Duties

Some of the key responsibilities and duties of this Senior Procurement Consultant role include:

• Providing specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Managing end-to-end procurement services.
• Supporting the development of the procurement services department.
• Supporting the delivery of team and wider business targets.
• Assisting in bid preparation, proposal documentation, and supporting the work-winning capability of the business.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A strong background across the procurement lifecycle, including strategy development, tender preparation, and development.
• Excellent experience with various forms of contracts, particularly NEC and JCT.
• Previous experience providing specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Contract management skills.
• Knowledge of public and/or utilities contract regulations procurement.
• Experience in contract drafting, terms negotiation, and award processes.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc related to Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, Procurement, or other construction-related fields, or equivalent qualification. MCIPS is preferred.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Full details of this global, premium consultancy will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

The employer is recruiting UK-wide; therefore, Senior Procurement Consultant candidates across the UK with the right skill set are encouraged to apply.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous salary negotiable based on experience.

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.

Contact: 0203 710 8098 (Office hours: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday).

Get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.