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City of London Permanent £70,000 - £82,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional to join a leading organisation within the Consultancy industry as part of their Procurement & Supply Chain department. The role will focus on managing procurement strategies and ensuring effective supply chain solutions in London.
  • An exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy.
  • Manage full Procurement within a consultancy setting.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established UK organisation within the construction, infrastructure, and professional services space, with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across both public and private sectors.

Job Description

These positions sit within a high-performing procurement function and will focus on:

  • Leading end-to-end sourcing activity across designated categories
  • Driving cost optimisation, supplier performance, and value creation initiatives
  • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders at senior level
  • Supporting the development of category strategies aligned to business objectives
  • Managing and negotiating with key strategic suppliers
  • Contributing to ongoing procurement transformation and best practice improvements

The Successful Applicant

We're looking to engage candidates with:

  • Proven experience in strategic procurement / category management
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
  • Experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Background in large corporate, consulting, or regulated environments preferred
  • Background in Public Sector environments
  • An understanding of PA23 regulations.
  • Experience in Infrastructure based environments

What's on Offer

What you can expect if successful

  • Clear progression pathway into leadership roles
  • Exposure to a high-visibility transformation programme
  • Strong leadership team with a modern, forward-thinking procurement vision
  • Competitive package with flexibility and hybrid working
  • Opportunity to shape procurement strategy rather than just deliver BAU
  • Competitive salary up to £82000 DoE
Contact
Mo Gaibee
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046836
Phone number
+441132437729

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mo Gaibee
Consultant phone
+441132437729
Job reference
JN-062026-7046836