Senior Procurement Advisor

Senior Procurement Advisor

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle, from the preparation of enquiry documents and bid evaluations to pre-award negotiations, contract execution, implementation, and amendments.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with all procurement procedures and policies.
• Liaise with requesting units to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
• Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate the technical evaluation of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contractual exceptions and preparing recommendations for the award of contracts, in accordance with agreed timescales.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
• Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, determining potential risks and liabilities, and clearly communicating these to support management decision-making.
• Provide post-award support by advising on the interpretation of contract terms.
• Mentor Procurement Advisors on procedures, policies, and internal best practice.
• Create and monitor training plans for new joiners in the Procurement Department.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service companies to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and applicable directives throughout all activities.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Undertake any other reasonable requests from the Procurement Manager.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, and standards.
• Fully comply with the Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.

Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive experience in procurement.
• Degree in a business or commercial discipline (preferred).
• Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in the HR services industry (preferred).
• Contracts and purchasing experience, including end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, proven negotiation skills, and experience in undertaking contract evaluations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• High levels of integrity and honesty.
• Good understanding of business ethics and protocols.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Key Requirements

• Pre-award experience.
• Ability to manage tenders independently.
• HR shared services experience (good to have).
• Facilities experience (good to have).