Procurement Specialist

We’re seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a high-performing team on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activity across a range of projects, driving value, efficiency, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will be required to work on a hybrid basis of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote for the duration of the project.

This role is a contract position working inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement activity, from sourcing strategy through to contract award
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements and provide commercial support
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and selection
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance, and relevant regulations
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive value and performance
• Support contract management activities, including risk mitigation and performance tracking
• Produce clear procurement documentation, reports, and audit trails

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role within complex environments
• Experience across Estates, Finance, People, Pensions and Operations
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, governance, and best practice
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and deliver commercial outcomes
• Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant procurement regulations or frameworks
• Professional procurement accreditation (e.g. CIPS)

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