Full job descriptionJRRL have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our client in Orpington. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to provide expert procurement advice and end-to-end support across a range of projects.
Duties for the Procurement Specialist:
*Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading on the development and delivery of procurement strategies from inception to contract award.
*Prepare full procurement documentation suites including contract documents, specifications, pricing frameworks, KPIs and evaluation criteria, working collaboratively with technical teams.
*Manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and internal governance requirements.
*Lead supplier engagement activities, including market engagement, clarifications, tender communications, and evaluation processes.
*Produce clear, structured procurement reports, recommendations and audit trails in line with governance requirements.
*Lead client meetings, prepare agendas and ensure accurate and timely minutes and actions.
Person Specification for the Procurement Specialist:
*Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
*Experience managing high-value and complex procurement processes.
*Exposure to consultancy or client-facing procurement roles (desirable).
*Working towards CIPS qualification (desirable).
*PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (desirable).
The Procurement Specialist is a full-time permanent position.