Job Description
Procurement Consultant/ Procurement Specialist | Salary £38,000 - £42,000 | Hybrid | Northampton/Milton Keynes (Full-time and Part-time positions available)
We're partnering with a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting the UK education sector to appoint multiple Procurement Consultants based in Northampton/Milton Keynes.
This is your chance to join a registered charity that helps schools, colleges, and universities procure smarter ensuring resources are invested in learning and education.
You'll work as a procurement consultant, directly supporting educational institutions across the UK, managing tenders, delivering procurement consultancy services, helping them buy compliantly and cost-effectively. Real impact, real variety, real purpose.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of Public Sector Procurement experience to be considered for this role.
What makes this different:
* Competitive salary - £38,000 - £42,000
* Work for a registered charity – Every success you deliver gets reinvested back into schools and colleges
* CIPS qualification fully funded – They'll sponsor your CIPS membership, cover exam costs, and support your professional development from day one
* Hybrid working – 2/3 Days on site at educational institutions based in Milton Keynes or Northampton
* True consultancy experience – Client-facing role where you'll advise, influence, and deliver procurement support across multiple institutions
* Diverse categories – Work across FM, IT, catering, furniture, and professional services. No two days are the same
* Part-time roles available – Flexible working patterns considered
What you'll be doing:
* Deliver end-to-end procurement services, from strategic sourcing advice through to tender management and contract award
* Manage tender exercises including ITT preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection
* Provide consultancy services such as spend analysis, contract management, procurement strategy development, and compliance advice
* Support clients using compliant public sector procurement frameworks and help them navigate the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR
* Work across a variety of categories such as FM services, IT, catering and professional services
* Deliver training and guidance on procurement best practices to client stakeholders
What they need:
* 1+ Years procurement experience with exposure to end-to-end procurement
* Experience or exposure to bids and managing tenders
* 1+ Years Public sector procurement experience required (education sector is a bonus)
* Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations (or eager to learn)
* Client management or stakeholder engagement experience
* Category experience in FM, IT, catering, or professional services (ideal but not essential)
* CIPS not required — they'll support you in getting qualified
* Willingness to learn and genuine passion for supporting education
If you want to use your procurement skills to make a real difference in education, work for an organisation with genuine purpose please Contact Omar at jobsos@bramwith.com with your CV.
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