Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance
Salary: DOE
Location: Bristol, UK
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite

Job Description
You can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities:
* Providing specialist procurement strategy, advice, and guidance to clients.
* Identifying, sourcing, and acquiring goods and / or services, ensuring that procurement activities adhere to relevant Public Sector and regulatory requirements.
* Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and client policies.
* Preparing and developing tender packs and delivering a tendering process, working in a strategic procurement environment.
* Negotiating, supporting, developing, drafting, and awarding contracts (and contract changes) either individually or as part of a team.
* Managing strategic supplier relationships.
* Collaborating with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.

Required Experience and Skills:
* Proven track record in procurement within defence, construction, or infrastructure industries.
* Extensive experience of Procurement, Contract Management, and/or Contract Placement (sourcing) in sole source and competitive markets.
* In-depth knowledge and experience of New Engineering Contract (NEC3/NEC4) and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract frameworks.
* Experience in delivering service quality to clients and/or customer (internal or external) and may be responsible for dealing regularly with stakeholders on complex, controversial and contentious issues.

You must have:
* Experience in chairing internal and external meetings involving senior stakeholders.
* Proven negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of liaising with diverse stakeholders.
* A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Qualifications:
* Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
* Trained in, or holds a sufficient level of experience of, Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC), Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or the Procurement Act 2023.

UK National Security Vetting Status - All candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance

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Company information:
This permanent/ contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.