450- 500 per day (Umbrella)
Hybrid (1 day/week onsite - Wokingham or Warwick)
Contract: 10 months+ ASAP start
We're supporting a high-profile, confidential programme seeking a Procurement Buyer, on behalf of our client who are a leading, critical entity in the UK utilities sector! The roles purpose is to deliver complex, regulated procurement activities.
You'll support the appointment of a Design & Build Principal Contractor alongside multiple Construction Professional Services packages (e.g. programme/project management, technical assurance, cost/commercial support), working across multiple procurements running in parallel.
This role operates via public sector frameworks (e.g. CCS / GCA) rather than open-market tenders, so experience in structured, compliant procurement environments is key.
Key Responsibilities:
Support end-to-end procurement delivery (strategy through to award)
Run and coordinate framework-based competitions
Prepare tender documentation and evaluation criteria
Manage bidder queries and support evaluation processes
Coordinate multiple concurrent procurement activities
Ensure compliance with governance and public procurement regulations
Key Requirements:
Experience in a Procurement Buyer or similar role
Strong understanding of public sector procurement (PCR 2015 / UCR / PA23)
Experience with framework-based procurement (e.g. CCS / GCA) desirable
Ability to manage multiple procurements in parallel
Exposure to construction or professional services procurement is advantageous
Strong stakeholder engagement and organisational skills
Additional Info
SC Clearance required (must hold or be eligible)
Highly confidential programme - limited detail can be shared at application stage.
If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!
Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.
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