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About the role
About the Role
- Assist in developing procurement strategies that align with client objectives and project needs.
- Lead or support end-to-end procurement processes including documentation drafting, evaluation, moderation, and contract award.
- Identify and engage suitable suppliers and delivery partners through robust market engagement.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure technical, commercial, and legal inputs are considered.
- Support or lead on contract mobilisation and handover to delivery teams.
- Draft and manage contract change controls, variations, extensions and terminations.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, or review meetings, escalating risks or issues appropriately.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure key commercial obligations are tracked and delivered.
- Support commercial assurance reviews, providing evidence and documentation to demonstrate compliance.
- Identify commercial risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
- Advise on procurement regulation (e.g. Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Defence & Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011), with support from senior colleagues.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate procurement and commercial issues clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
- Contribute to workshops, market engagement events, and project meetings.
- Contribute to the improvement of commercial tools, templates, and processes.
- Stay up to date on market trends and procurement reform developments.
- Champion social value, sustainability, and SME engagement where applicable.
About You
- Degree qualified (or equivalent relevant experience).
- CIPS or working towards professional accreditation desirable.
- Understanding of public procurement frameworks and regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail, with ability to analyse commercial data and draft documentation.
- Experience in running procurement activities or supporting commercial delivery on live contracts.
- A team player, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and contribute ideas.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of eSourcing tools or contract management platforms desirable.
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