Procurement Specialist

Overview

This role is part of the On Demand team, delivering flexible procurement solutions to our education clients. You will enhance procurement processes, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and help realise savings. The role reports to the Procurement Manager and requires regular travel to client sites in the South of England.

• Provide proactive procurement advice to all organisational levels.
• Manage relationships between clients and suppliers.
• Embed best practice, efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes.
• Assist clients in achieving savings while remaining compliant with the Public Sector Procurement Act 2023.
• Deliver a comprehensive tendering service on site with educational clients.

• Proven procurement experience in the public or education sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK public sector procurement legislation, particularly the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience in tendering, contract management, and benchmarking.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly within the South of England and manage client engagements on site.

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Generous discretionary bonuses after successful probation.
• Remote working with occasional client visits.
• Access to a local government pension scheme, including death‑in‑service and ill‑health benefits.
• Support for professional development, including programmes for MCIPS qualification.
• 38 days holiday, plus three additional days for Christmas closure and bank holidays.
• Time off for volunteering and enhanced leave packages (sickness, carers, bereavement, maternity).
• Well‑being support, including mental health first aiders and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in working groups and employee support networks for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Wellbeing and Sustainability.
• Social events throughout the year and community ‘giving back’ programmes.
• Travel expenses covered for out‑of‑area travel as required.