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Senior Procurement Specialist

On-site in Peterborough·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Agency
Matchtech

582 open roles

Our summary

Salary
£60,000 a year

About £3,780 a month after tax.

Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 8 November

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and/or previous public procurement regulations.
  • A minimum of five years' procurement experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or major capital programmes.
  • Experience working with NEC4 contracts.
  • CIPS Level 5 qualification (MCIPS preferred) or a relevant degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Utilities sector experience.
  • Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or capital investment programmes. £100milliion + packages.

The role

Senior Procurement Specialist
Type - Permanent
Location - Peterborough (Hybrid 2/3 days office based)
Salary - TBC Depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a leading organisation supporting the delivery of a major UK infrastructure programme.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage a portfolio of procurement projects, ensuring delivery against programme objectives, timescales, budget and governance requirements.
  • Develop and implement procurement and category strategies aligned to business needs.
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including tendering, evaluation and contract award processes.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Utilise market intelligence and category expertise to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
  • Analyse procurement and market data to support forecasting and strategic decision-making.
  • Support contract management and supplier performance activities post-award.
  • Contribute to supplier relationship management and supplier exit planning where required.
  • Ensure all procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, policies and governance frameworks.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and reporting.
  • Support and mentor colleagues, promoting procurement excellence and continuous improvement.

About You

A fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure programme. Apply now!

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