Procurement Specialist
Posted 7 days ago by Practicus
£700 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Procurement Specialist will lead procurement processes for a major infrastructure enhancement project in London, focusing on executing a procurement strategy across multiple work packages. This role requires a proactive and commercially minded professional who can navigate ambiguity and deliver value while ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2024. The position involves engaging with senior stakeholders and managing the procurement lifecycle from strategy to contract award. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project procurement within the private sector, particularly in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver procurement processes across multiple high-value work packages.
- Produce robust tender documentation and implement effective tender evaluation frameworks.
- Engage the market to identify and onboard a diverse supply chain (including Tier 2 and 3 suppliers).
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, operations and project delivery.
- Drive cost efficiency and value creation through innovative sourcing strategies.
- Operate autonomously - leading procurement from strategy through to contract award.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience leading end-to-end project procurement within the private sector - ideally across complex fit-out, aviation, or live operational environments.
- A “black book” of trusted Tier 2/3 suppliers and contractors (especially interiors, M&E, or general fit-out).
- Understanding of the Procurement Act 2024.
- The ability to hit the ground running, navigate conflicting priorities and make sound commercial judgements.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and hold your own at board level.
- A background that may include Quantity Surveying or commercial management is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £700 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Procurement Specialist – Major Infrastructure Enhancement Project 12-Month Contract | £700 per day (Outside IR35) | London | Hybrid (3–4 days in-office)
Are you a proactive, commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments? We’re recruiting on behalf of a private-sector client delivering a significant enhancement project at a London transport hub.
The Opportunity
You’ll be the lead procurement specialist responsible for executing an established procurement strategy across multiple major work packages - from enabling and design works through to main construction and specialist equipment procurement. Working within a small, agile project team, you’ll have full ownership of the procurement lifecycle - designing tender processes, preparing documentation, conducting market engagement, developing scoring matrices, and ensuring compliance under the Procurement Act 2024. This is a role for someone who makes things happen, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and knows how to deliver value while balancing commercial pragmatism with governance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and deliver procurement processes across multiple high-value work packages.
- Produce robust tender documentation and implement effective tender evaluation frameworks.
- Engage the market to identify and onboard a diverse supply chain (including Tier 2 and 3 suppliers).
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, operations and project delivery.
- Drive cost efficiency and value creation through innovative sourcing strategies.
- Operate autonomously - leading procurement from strategy through to contract award.
About You
We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially sharp procurement specialist who can thrive in an environment without rigid bureaucracy. You’ll bring:
- Strong experience leading end-to-end project procurement within the private sector - ideally across complex fit-out, aviation, or live operational environments.
- A “black book” of trusted Tier 2/3 suppliers and contractors (especially interiors, M&E, or general fit-out).
- Understanding of the Procurement Act 2024.
- The ability to hit the ground running, navigate conflicting priorities and make sound commercial judgements.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and hold your own at board level.
- A background that may include Quantity Surveying or commercial management is advantageous.
The Details
Contract: 12 months
Rate: £700 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: London-based, with hybrid working (typically 3–4 days per week on-site)
Start Date: January