Senior Procurement Advisor
Initial 12 Month Contract
Victoria, South West London – 8 days per month working from home
Inside IR35 – PAYE
A Senior Procurement Advisor is required to support a large Oil & Gas company to be based in South West London on a hybrid working set up.
As the successful candidate, you will have strong pre-award phase experience and be able ti run a tender process independently.
Purpose of the role:
To co-ordinate multi-disciplinary activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle - from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, to their subsequent implementation and amendment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing procurement enquiry documents
* Conducting formal bid evaluations
* Participating in pre-award negotiations
* Preparing contracts for execution
* Implementing and amending contracts as appropriate
Main responsibilities:
* As the Senior Procurement Advisor, you will implement and adhere to all procurement procedures and policies.
* Liaise with requesting units to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tendering and negotiation processes.
* Commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluation of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for contract awards, in line with agreed timelines.
* As the Senior Procurement Advisor, you will participate in internal and external meetings to resolve contractual and commercial conflicts.
* Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, identifying potential risks and liabilities, and clearly articulating these to support management decision-making.
* Support the post-award phase by advising on the interpretation of contract terms.
* As the Senior Procurement Advisor, you will liaise with external suppliers and service providers to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislative requirements, and relevant directives across all activities.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Procurement Manager.
* As the Senior Procurement Advisor, you will ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards.
* Fully comply with the company Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
Skills and experience required:
* Relevant experience in procurement.
* Degree qualified in a business or commercial subject (preferred).
* As the Senior Procurement Advisor, you will have a detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Experience in the HR services industry (preferred).
* Contracts and purchasing experience, including conducting end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, with proven negotiation skills and experience in contract evaluations.
* As the Senior Procurement Advisor, you will have the ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
* Integrity and honesty.
* Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Flexible and adaptable.