Procurement Consultant London £800/d Financial Services
Posted Today by Jobserve
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Procurement Consultant role in London focuses on supporting the Procurement Manager to modernize the procurement function within the Financial Services and Public Sector. The consultant will drive consistency across the procurement lifecycle, identify digital transformation opportunities, and implement a Supplier Relationship Management framework. A strong background in managing large tenders and strategic sourcing is essential for success in this position. The role is hybrid, requiring two days in the office each week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight and expert guidance in the development and implementation of standardised procurement documents covering the full procurement lifecycle.
- Support the design and embedding of a centre-led Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework across the organisation.
- Develop process maps, templates and guidance to enable effective implementation.
- Ensure procurement processes align with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Drive consistency across the procurement life cycle and identify digital transformation opportunities.
Key Skills:
- CIPS/MCIPS/FCIPS qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with senior stakeholder management experience.
- Significant experience operating at a senior level within procurement.
- Proactive and results-driven with a focus on delivery.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and project-based procurement.
Salary (Rate): £800 Daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Procurement Consultant London Financial Services Public Sector 6 months Hybrid - 2 days office days pw 800/day Inside IR35 MCIPS Tender
In this role you will support the Procurement Manager in reshaping and modernising the procurement function.
Some of your focus will be to drive consistency across the procurement life cycle, identifying and enabling digital transformation opportunities, and embedding a centre-led Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework.
Your skills will be a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic sourcing expertise, ensuring that procurement processes align with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
Previous experience within Financial Services/Public Sector running big tenders for large companies will be essential in your success in this role.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Provide oversight and expert guidance in the development and implementation of standardised procurement documents (templates, guidance, toolkits) covering the full procurement lifecycle.
- Support the design and embedding of a centre-led SRM framework across the organisation.
- Develop process maps, templates and guidance to enable effective implementation.
- CIPS/MCIPS/FCIPS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and senior stakeholder management
- Significant experience operating at a senior level within procurement.
- Proactive and results-driven with a focus on delivery.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and project-based procurement.
Location: London
Hybrid: 2 office days/3 days WFH
Contract: 6 months (potential to extend)
Rate: 800/d Inside IR35
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