Procurement Consultant

Location - Surrey

Hourly Rate - -19.50

Duration - 3 Months Initially

Pay Type - Umbrella (Weekly)

Candidate Profile

• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and supporting complex procurement activities.
• Collaborative approach, with the flexibility to support procurement activity across different categories as required.
• Experience working within a small team environment.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working within Public Contract Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023 is essential.
• Experience running procurement exercises and awarding contracts through external frameworks is required.
• Experience within the Estates procurement category would be highly desirable.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Public sector procurement experience is preferred, although not essential.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Familiarity with publishing notices on Find a Tender (FTS).
• Experience using Proactis would be desirable.
• Experience using Unit4 would be desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of complex procurement projects.
• Managing procurement activities in line with Public Contract Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Running procurement exercises through external frameworks and conducting contract awards.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual documentation.
• Publishing procurement notices via Find a Tender.
• Working closely with stakeholders to ensure procurement projects are delivered effectively and compliantly.
• Supporting procurement activity across a range of categories as business needs require.