Procurement Specialist - FTC
Posted 1 day ago by Sellick Partnership
£40,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Procurement Specialist role is a Fixed Term Contract position based in Newcastle upon Tyne, focusing on leading and delivering procurement projects within a supportive team environment. The position emphasizes strategic procurement activities, including tendering and contract management, rather than transactional tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, preferably in the public sector, and will be supported in their professional development. This role offers the opportunity to manage multiple projects and collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver a range of above and below threshold procurement projects.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing activity.
- Focus on tendering, contract management, and continuous improvement.
- Manage and run multiple procurement projects simultaneously (typically 6–8 at any one time).
- Produce high-quality procurement documentation.
Key Skills:
- Experience working within a procurement team, ideally in the public sector.
- CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Capability to quickly understand new requirements.
Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Procurement Specialist - Fixed Term Contract
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Procurement Specialist
We are recruiting a Procurement Specialist on a Fixed Term Contract (until September 2026) to join a small, high-performing Procurement team supporting a large, diverse organisation and its subsidiary companies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a strategic, delivery-focused procurement role within a supportive and well-structured environment.
Role Details:
As a Procurement Specialist you will lead and deliver a range of above and below threshold procurement projects, working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing activity. The role is focused on tendering, contract management, and continuous improvement rather than transactional procurement. You will manage and run multiple procurement projects simultaneously (typically 6–8 at any one time) taking ownership of them all.
About You
You will have experience working within a procurement team, ideally within the public sector. CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but equivalent experience will be considered, with full support available for ongoing CIPS training and development. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple projects, producing high-quality procurement documentation, and working collaboratively with stakeholders. Strong organisation, communication, and the ability to quickly understand new requirements are key.
What’s on Offer
A robust training and development programme
CIPS training support
A positive, collaborative team culture with strong senior support
Exposure to strategic procurement activity rather than operational tasks
Clear project pipeline and long-term work plan
Opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the business
This role would suit a motivated procurement professional looking to develop their skills, gain ownership of meaningful projects, and work in an organisation that is consistently striving to deliver more and improve its procurement service.
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