Strategic Procurement Consultant – Children's Services

Civic Recruitment Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Consultant for Children’s Services on a 3‑month contract. The role is based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and will drive category management and end‑to‑end procurement across Children’s Services, coordinating with commissioners and suppliers to deliver value for money and improved outcomes.

This role requires robust public sector procurement experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence senior

Qualifications

• Significant procurement and category management experience within Children's Services.
• Strong understanding of commissioning environments and service design.
• Experience leading complex and high-value procurements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Children's Services category plan.
• Lead complex procurements from inception to contract award and mobilisation.
• Ensure procurement exercises deliver value for money and compliance.
• Provide commercial advice to commissioners and stakeholders.
• Support governance, market intelligence and supplier engagement.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector procurement

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Consultant for Children’s Services on a 3‑month contract. The role is based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and will drive category management and end‑to‑end procurement across Children’s Services, coordinating with commissioners and suppliers to deliver value for money and improved outcomes.

This role requires robust public sector procurement experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence senior