Procurement Advisor

Job Title: Procurement Advisor

Salary: £38,682

Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Leeds Office or Hybrid (Remote/Office-based)

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Advisor to support the delivery of efficient and compliant procurement and contract management processes across their organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing expert advice to stakeholders, supporting procurement planning, contract negotiation, and ensuring best practices in line with public sector procurement legislation.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Provide professional advice on procurement and contracting matters.
• Communicate procurement legislation clearly and support compliance.
• Deliver internal training and presentations on procurement best practices.
• Manage sensitive contractual discussions with tact and diplomacy.

• Evaluate business cases and recommend optimal procurement routes.
• Design and support tender evaluation processes.
• Analyse contract returns and produce reports to support planning and monitoring.
• Conduct performance reviews for contracted services and Service Level Agreements.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation's procurement plan.
• Assess and manage risk across procurement projects and contracts.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage publication to relevant portals.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records.

• Develop and implement procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Support contract performance reviews and financial assessments.
• Assist in achieving value for money through effective procurement strategies.

• Deliver training sessions across the organisation on procurement and contracting.
• Participate in ongoing development through formal and informal training opportunities.

• Expertise in EU/public procurement law through training or equivalent experience.
• Digital/ IT experience.
• Strong contract management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Sound negotiation and influencing skills.

If this is something of interest to you, apply today!