Overview
Procurement Specialist Consultant | Salary £38,000 – £42,000 | Hybrid | Northampton/Milton Keynes (Full-time and Part-time positions available) We’re partnering with a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting the UK education sector to appoint multiple Procurement Consultants based in Northampton/Milton Keynes. This is your chance to join a registered charity that helps schools, colleges, and universities procure smarter ensuring resources are invested in learning and education. You’ll work as a procurement consultant, directly supporting educational institutions across the UK, managing tenders, delivering procurement consultancy services, helping them buy compliantly and cost-effectively. Real impact, real variety, real purpose. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of Public Sector Procurement experience to be considered for this role.
What makes this different
- Competitive salary – £38,000 – £42,000
- Work for a registered charity – Every success you deliver gets reinvested back into schools and colleges
- CIPS qualification fully funded – They’ll sponsor your CIPS membership, cover exam costs, and support your professional development from day one
- Hybrid working – 2/3 Days on site at educational institutions based in Milton Keynes or Northampton
- True consultancy experience – Client-facing role where you’ll advise, influence, and deliver procurement support across multiple institutions
- Diverse categories – Work across FM, IT, catering, furniture, and professional services. No two days are the same
- Part-time roles available – Flexible working patterns considered
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver end-to-end procurement services, from strategic sourcing advice through to tender management and contract award
- Manage tender exercises including ITT preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection
- Provide consultancy services such as spend analysis, contract management, procurement strategy development, and compliance advice
- Support clients using compliant public sector procurement frameworks and help them navigate the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR
- Work across a variety of categories such as FM services, IT, catering and professional services
- Deliver training and guidance on procurement best practices to client stakeholders
What they need
- 1+ Years procurement experience with exposure to end-to-end procurement
- Experience or exposure to bids and managing tenders
- 1+ Years Public sector procurement experience required (education sector is a bonus)
- Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations (or eager to learn)
- Client management or stakeholder engagement experience
- Category experience in FM, IT, catering, or professional services (ideal but not essential)
- CIPS not required – they’ll support you in getting qualified
- Willingness to learn and genuine passion for supporting education
If you want to use your procurement skills to make a real difference in education, work for an organisation with genuine purpose please Contact Omar at jobsos@bramwith.com with your CV.
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