Senior Procurement Specialist

4 Month Fixed Term Contract Newport, Wales - Hybrid Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology. From this continued success we are now looking to recruit a Senior Procurement Specialist on a 4-month Fixed Term Contract to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans and lead the selection and implementation of a new core business system. This is a critical project aimed at streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and supporting the company's ambitious growth strategy. The successful candidate will operate in a consultancy capacity, providing expert guidance and support to the programme, and will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and securing the best possible value.

Role responsibilities.

• Procurement strategy & planning for system selection
• Leading RFI/RFP development and vendor evaluation
• Contract negotiation and compliance with FCA standards
• Acting as procurement lead and key point of contact for internal stakeholders
• Risk management and due diligence
• Supporting project delivery alongside the Programme Manager

Key skills required.

• 7–10+ years in strategic procurement, especially around enterprise software selection
• Deep understanding of contract law, procurement best practices, and vendor negotiation
• Experience in financial services (asset finance a strong plus)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, and project delivery skills
• Ideally MCIPS-qualified

So, why would you want to work here? We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work. At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues. This is a remote role with occasional visits to the Newport office. We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion. The Curve Group is Propel’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but Propel will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here: