Procurement Consultant

Job description

Procurement Specialist – Professional & Consultancy Services

Remote (UK) | Monthly team meet-up (2 days in London, Edinburgh or Durham)

Contract until December 2026 (extension possible)

Up to £500 per day Umbrella (DOE)

Are you an experienced Procurement Specialist with a strong background in professional services, consultancy, or indirect spend categories?

We’re supporting a major renewable energy and infrastructure programme in the search for a commercially astute procurement professional to play a key role in delivering best-in-class sourcing and supplier management across professional and technical consultancy services.

This is a long-term contract opportunity where you’ll work within a high-performing central procurement team helping deliver large-scale energy development and construction projects that contribute directly to the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

The Role

You’ll lead and support end-to-end procurement activity across professional & consultancy services, ensuring robust governance, strong supplier performance, and commercial value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing competitive tenders and sourcing exercises across indirect/professional services spend
• Establishing and managing framework agreements and call-off contracts
• Negotiating commercial terms and delivering cost efficiencies
• Ensuring compliance with ESG, sustainability, governance, and supply chain standards
• Supplier relationship management, KPIs, and performance reviews
• Demand forecasting and cost control
• Supporting stakeholders across multiple business functions with procurement best practice

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Strong procurement/sourcing experience across professional services or consultancy categories
• Proven track record delivering commercial agreements and managing contracts/frameworks
• Experience running full tender processes and supplier negotiations
• Knowledge of contract management, cost control, and governance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, project environment
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
• MCIPS/RICS or working towards is desirable
• Experience in energy, renewables, construction or infrastructure sectors is advantageous

Why Apply?

• Long-term contract stability through to 2026
• Remote-first flexibility with only monthly collaboration days
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant renewable energy projects
• High-impact role within a strategic procurement function

If you’re a proactive, commercially minded procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact within the clean energy sector, please apply here.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Durham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English