Job Title: Senior Procurement Advisor
Location: London, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Purpose of the Role:
Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities throughout the full procurement cycle-from developing enquiry documents and conducting bid evaluations, to pre-award negotiations, contract preparation, implementation, and amendment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare procurement enquiry documents
- Conduct formal bid evaluations
- Participate in pre-award negotiations
- Prepare contracts for execution
- Implement and amend contracts as needed
Main Responsibilities:
- Implement and adhere to all procurement procedures and policies
- Collaborate with various departments to develop contractual strategies and documentation for tendering and negotiations
- Evaluate bids commercially and coordinate technical evaluation of tenders
- Assist in assessing contract exceptions and making recommendations for contract awards
- Participate in meetings to resolve contractual and commercial conflicts
- Negotiate terms and conditions, identify risks and liabilities, and communicate these clearly to management
- Support post-award activities by advising on interpretation of contract terms
- Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to monitor market conditions and ensure effective service delivery
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and relevant directives
- Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Procurement Manager
- Maintain compliance with company Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards
- Fully comply with Code of Ethics and Compliance Model
Skills and Experience Required:
- Relevant experience in procurement
- Degree qualified in a business or commercial subject (preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in the HR services industry (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience managing full procurement lifecycle activities, including negotiations and contract evaluations
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- High integrity and honesty
- Good understanding of business ethics and protocols
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
Main Interfaces:
Internal:
- Engagement with staff across all business areas and locations
- Liaison with procurement teams in other UK locations
External:
- Vendors, contractors, and suppliers
Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 Months)
Work Schedule: Full time
Location: London, UK
Location: London, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Purpose of the Role:
Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities throughout the full procurement cycle-from developing enquiry documents and conducting bid evaluations, to pre-award negotiations, contract preparation, implementation, and amendment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare procurement enquiry documents
- Conduct formal bid evaluations
- Participate in pre-award negotiations
- Prepare contracts for execution
- Implement and amend contracts as needed
Main Responsibilities:
- Implement and adhere to all procurement procedures and policies
- Collaborate with various departments to develop contractual strategies and documentation for tendering and negotiations
- Evaluate bids commercially and coordinate technical evaluation of tenders
- Assist in assessing contract exceptions and making recommendations for contract awards
- Participate in meetings to resolve contractual and commercial conflicts
- Negotiate terms and conditions, identify risks and liabilities, and communicate these clearly to management
- Support post-award activities by advising on interpretation of contract terms
- Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to monitor market conditions and ensure effective service delivery
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and relevant directives
- Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Procurement Manager
- Maintain compliance with company Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards
- Fully comply with Code of Ethics and Compliance Model
Skills and Experience Required:
- Relevant experience in procurement
- Degree qualified in a business or commercial subject (preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in the HR services industry (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience managing full procurement lifecycle activities, including negotiations and contract evaluations
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- High integrity and honesty
- Good understanding of business ethics and protocols
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
Main Interfaces:
Internal:
- Engagement with staff across all business areas and locations
- Liaison with procurement teams in other UK locations
External:
- Vendors, contractors, and suppliers
Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 Months)
Work Schedule: Full time
Location: London, UK