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.