Procurement Consultant

1st Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Procurement Consultant to provide support across various programmes in infrastructure and public sectors. You will help manage procurement processes, collaborate with clients, and deliver advisory services. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, a proactive mindset, and an eagerness to learn. This position offers a hybrid working model with flexibility in location.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement principles and supplier markets.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn within a consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement processes including research and tender preparation.
• Assist in commercial analyses and developing procurement documentation.
• Engage with client and supplier stakeholders as part of the delivery team.

Skills

End-to-end procurement processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

Procurement qualifications (interest in pursuing)

Job description

Procurement Consultant - Procurement & Contract Advisory

Location: Anywhere in UK (multiple offices and clients across the UK)

Hybrid: 2-3 days at site/client, 2-3 days WFH (some flex too)

Excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation as a Procurement Consultants to support a wide range of major programmes across infrastructure, defence, central government, energy or the wider built environment. This is an ideal role for individuals looking to accelerate their development within a fast-paced consultancy, gaining hands‑on experience across large-scale projects and working alongside senior specialists in procurement, commercial strategy and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement processes including research, tender preparation, evaluation and award.
• Assist in developing procurement documentation, market engagement materials and commercial analyses.
• Work with team members to deliver procurement and contract advisory services to major clients.
• Contribute to project reporting, stakeholder communication and data analysis.
• Support the development of category approaches and supplier intelligence.
• Engage professionally with client and supplier stakeholders as part of the delivery team.
• Contribute to team objectives, continuous improvement and service development activities.
• Experience supporting procurement activity in infrastructure, defence, public sector, energy or other relevant environments.
• NEC, JCT or public Sector experience in high demand
• Understanding of procurement principles, commercial basics and supplier markets.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn within a consultancy setting.
• Interest in pursuing procurement qualifications and developing professional capability.
• Security Clearance (SC) is advantageous, though not required