Procurement Associate

About the Role

• Lead procurement strategy development, market engagement and commercial delivery on major projects and frameworks. 
• Provide senior commercial advice to clients—navigating complex commercial decisions, regulatory requirements and risk trade-offs. 
• Design and oversee compliant and robust procurement processes aligned with client goals, policy frameworks, and legislative requirements (e.g. PCR2015, DSPCR2011, PA2023, SSR2014). 
• Advise on contract structuring, drafting and negotiation—across NEC, JCT, bespoke and hybrid contract forms. 
• Shape market positioning and innovative sourcing strategies, including early supplier engagement and outcome-based specifications. 

• Oversee the delivery of strategic contracts, supporting mobilisation, performance management, change control and dispute resolution. 
• Embed SRM approaches, develop supplier KPIs and performance dashboards, and support commercial assurance and audit activity. 
• Anticipate and mitigate commercial risks across projects and portfolios—ensuring quality, cost and performance objectives are met. 

• Serve as the day-to-day commercial lead on key client accounts, supporting client relationship development and account planning. 
• Represent G&T in client governance forums, stakeholder meetings and project reviews. 
• Contribute to strategic account growth by identifying follow-on opportunities and positioning our wider capabilities. 

• Mentor and develop Procurement Consultants and Procurement Managers—offering quality assurance, career guidance, and feedback. 
• Actively contribute to the upskilling of the team through knowledge sharing, training sessions and technical peer reviews. 
• Support resource planning and delivery oversight across multiple commissions. 

• Play a leading role in bids and proposals—shaping win themes, writing content, and participating in presentations. 
• Contribute to service development initiatives including best practice frameworks, templates, toolkits and delivery models. 
• Represent the Procurement service line at events, conferences or thought leadership forums. 
• Bring external market insight and policy developments into project delivery and service improvement. 

About You

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. 
• Full MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification. 
• Extensive experience leading procurement strategy, complex sourcing, and contract negotiation. 
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations, with the ability to advise confidently on compliance and risk. 
• Skilled in contract management and supplier performance—able to drive outcomes across complex portfolios. 
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships at senior levels. 
• Experience in mentoring, supporting and developing junior colleagues. 
• Strong bid writing and presentation skills. 
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, proactive approach, and collaborative leadership style. 
• Comfortable working across sectors—public and private—with the ability to adapt to different client cultures and project needs. 

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