Strategic Procurement & Contracts Advisory Lead

1st Executive Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Principal Consultant in Procurement & Contract Advisory to support major programmes across various sectors in the UK. This role involves delivering strategic procurement services, leading tendering and procurement activities, and shaping procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in complex environments. This is a hybrid position allowing flexibility between site/client and working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic procurement on major programmes.
• Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior clients.
• Security Clearance (SC) is advantageous, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic procurement advisory services on major programmes.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including tendering and evaluation.
• Shape procurement strategies and commercial frameworks.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of consultants.
• Provide market insight and supply chain intelligence.

Skills

Strategic procurement advisory services

Supplier engagement

Tendering

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial analysis

Team leadership

Market insight

Negotiation

Adaptability

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Principal Consultant in Procurement & Contract Advisory to support major programmes across various sectors in the UK. This role involves delivering strategic procurement services, leading tendering and procurement activities, and shaping procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in complex environments. This is a hybrid position allowing flexibility between site/client and working from home.