Job Title: Senior Procurement Advisor
Location: London, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Determination: Inside IR35
Job Description
Purpose of the role:
To co-ordinate multi-disciplinary activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle - from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, to their subsequent implementation and amendment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing procurement enquiry documents
- Conducting formal bid evaluations
- Participating in pre-award negotiations
- Preparing contracts for execution
- Implementing and amending contracts as appropriate
Main responsibilities:
- Implement and adhere to all procurement procedures and policies.
- Liaise with requesting units to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tendering and negotiation processes.
- Commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluation of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for contract awards, in line with agreed timelines.
- Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve contractual and commercial conflicts.
- Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, identifying potential risks and liabilities, and clearly articulating these to support management decision-making.
- Support the post-award phase by advising on the interpretation of contract terms.
- Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislative requirements, and relevant directives across all activities.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Procurement Manager.
- Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards.
- Fully comply with the Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
Skills and experience required:
- Relevant experience in procurement.
- Degree qualified in a business or commercial subject (preferred).
- Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in the HR services industry (preferred).
- Contracts and purchasing experience, including conducting end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, with proven negotiation skills and experience in contract evaluations.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Main Interfaces:
INTERNAL:
- All staff and other related entities.
- Liaison with procurement staff in other UK Locations.
EXTERNAL:
- Vendors, Contractors and Suppliers.
Location: London, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Determination: Inside IR35
Job Description
Purpose of the role:
To co-ordinate multi-disciplinary activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle - from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, to their subsequent implementation and amendment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing procurement enquiry documents
- Conducting formal bid evaluations
- Participating in pre-award negotiations
- Preparing contracts for execution
- Implementing and amending contracts as appropriate
Main responsibilities:
- Implement and adhere to all procurement procedures and policies.
- Liaise with requesting units to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tendering and negotiation processes.
- Commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluation of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for contract awards, in line with agreed timelines.
- Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve contractual and commercial conflicts.
- Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, identifying potential risks and liabilities, and clearly articulating these to support management decision-making.
- Support the post-award phase by advising on the interpretation of contract terms.
- Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislative requirements, and relevant directives across all activities.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Procurement Manager.
- Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards.
- Fully comply with the Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
Skills and experience required:
- Relevant experience in procurement.
- Degree qualified in a business or commercial subject (preferred).
- Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in the HR services industry (preferred).
- Contracts and purchasing experience, including conducting end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, with proven negotiation skills and experience in contract evaluations.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Main Interfaces:
INTERNAL:
- All staff and other related entities.
- Liaison with procurement staff in other UK Locations.
EXTERNAL:
- Vendors, Contractors and Suppliers.