Procurement Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by Tarka Talent
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Procurement Consultant involves managing both OPEX and CAPEX procurement for a P.E backed client, focusing on professional services, transport, and major development projects. The consultant is expected to work independently while engaging with teams to drive transformation and improve procurement processes. A few years of procurement experience and a self-starter attitude are essential for success in this position. Immediate availability is preferred, with a flexible day rate based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage ongoing BAU procurement for professional services, transport, temporary labour, and warehouse equipment.
- Oversee major development projects and associated materials and services for construction.
- Deliver end-to-end procurement results, including setting frameworks and training teams.
- Work independently while collaborating with finance and other teams.
- Engage with teams to drive change and transformation within the organization.
Key Skills:
- A few years of procurement experience.
- Track record of delivering end-to-end procurement results.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage with teams.
- Consultancy experience is desirable.
- Experience in Pan-European supply chain or warehousing environments is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our P.E Backed Client are currently looking for a 6-12 month Procurement Consultant, with scope across both sides of their procurement: OPEX – ongoing BAU procurement with primary categories of professional services, transport, temporary labour, warehouse equipment (forklifts etc) CAPEX – major development projects (€50m+) and associated materials and services for their construction
In terms of what they are looking for:
- A few years procurement experience with track record of delivering end to end results (including setting frameworks and training the team on how to procure better)
- Self-starter – will need to work pretty independently with some support from finance and other teams, but would be expected to drive their own programme
- Engaging personality – needs to be someone who will work well with teams and interact with the wider Team on delivering change / transformation. This is vital to help drive the necessary change in a manner that brings the people on the journey.
Consultancy Experience would be an added desirable, as would experience within Pan-European, Supply chain / warehousing type environments.
Immediate start for the right candidate and day rate is flexible, depending on background of experience.
For further info, please apply here or 07808 782801 / benjamin@tarkatalent.co.uk