Senior Procurement Specialist

Summary: The Senior Procurement Advisor role in London involves coordinating the full procurement cycle, including developing enquiry documents, conducting bid evaluations, and managing contract negotiations and amendments. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance with procurement policies and effective service delivery. The advisor will also engage with external suppliers and support post-award activities while maintaining high ethical standards. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, starting ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare procurement enquiry documents
• Conduct formal bid evaluations
• Participate in pre-award negotiations
• Prepare contracts for execution
• Implement and amend contracts as needed
• Implement and adhere to all procurement procedures and policies
• Collaborate with various departments to develop contractual strategies and documentation for tendering and negotiations
• Evaluate bids commercially and coordinate technical evaluation of tenders
• Assist in assessing contract exceptions and making recommendations for contract awards
• Participate in meetings to resolve contractual and commercial conflicts
• Negotiate terms and conditions, identify risks and liabilities, and communicate these clearly to management
• Support post-award activities by advising on interpretation of contract terms
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to monitor market conditions and ensure effective service delivery
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and relevant directives
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Procurement Manager
• Maintain compliance with company Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards
• Fully comply with Code of Ethics and Compliance Model

Key Skills:

• Relevant experience in procurement
• Degree qualified in a business or commercial subject (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in the HR services industry (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing full procurement lifecycle activities, including negotiations and contract evaluations
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• High integrity and honesty
• Good understanding of business ethics and protocols
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other