Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

A major infrastructure client is seeking an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to help drive procurement excellence, assure supply chain performance and support the successful delivery of high-value projects.

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• Role: Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist
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• Duration: 12-month contract
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• Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35)
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• Location: London (Hybrid)
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• Other: Eligible to obtain BPSS clearance
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You'll act as a key interface between project teams, commercial functions and the wider supply chain, as well as provide procurement leadership and assurance across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Act as the primary interface between project, commercial and supply chain functions, ensuring alignment and consistency across procurement activities.
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• Provide assurance on procurement and subcontracting activities, ensuring adherence to programme standards, policies and best practices.
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• Coordinate and manage forward procurement pipelines while ensuring opportunities are published in line with programme requirements.
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• Forecast local and SME supply chain spend and validate performance through KPI reporting and supply chain analytics.
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• Develop and drive procurement schedules aligned to construction programmes, proactively identifying risks, delays and delivery concerns.
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• Review procurement strategies and sourcing approaches to maximise value, competition and programme benefit.
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• Assure tender documentation, including PQQs, Selection Questions and Invitations to Tender.
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• Support tender negotiations and ensure value-for-money outcomes are achieved.
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• Review tender evaluations and recommendations, providing expert advice to project leadership teams.
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• Support commercial teams with subcontracting reviews and governance requirements.
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You will be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping to shape procurement strategies, unlock supply chain opportunities and drive continuous improvement across a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements:

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• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain management or commercial delivery within major infrastructure, construction, engineering or capital projects.
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• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, tendering processes and subcontract management.
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• Experience developing procurement strategies and managing complex supply chain activities.
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• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
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• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge, influence and make recommendations.
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• Experience managing procurement schedules, pipelines and performance reporting.
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• Knowledge of SME engagement and responsible procurement practices would be highly advantageous.
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• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
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• Eligible to obtain BPSS clearance
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This is a fantastic opportunity to play a critical role, working across project, commercial and supply chain teams to ensure procurement excellence, robust governance and successful delivery.

If you're a procurement or supply chain specialist who thrives in complex programme environments, apply now!