Procurement Specialist

JRRL have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our client in Orpington. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to provide expert procurement advice and end-to-end support across a range of projects. Duties for the Procurement Specialist: • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading on the development and delivery of procurement strategies from inception to contract award. • Prepare full procurement documentation suites including contract documents, specifications, pricing frameworks, KPIs and evaluation criteria, working collaboratively with technical teams. • Manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and internal governance requirements. • Lead supplier engagement activities, including market engagement, clarifications, tender communications, and evaluation processes. • Produce clear, structured procurement reports, recommendations and audit trails in line with governance requirements. • Lead client meetings, prepare agendas and ensure accurate and timely minutes and actions. Person Specification for the Procurement Specialist: • Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023. • Experience managing high-value and complex procurement processes. • Exposure to consultancy or client-facing procurement roles (desirable). • Working towards CIPS qualification (desirable). • PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (desirable). The Procurement Specialist is a full-time permanent position.