Procurement and Contract Specialist

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnering with a global professional services organisation in Newcastle on the appointment of a Procurement and Contract Specialist to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.The Procurement and Contract Specialist will play a key role in managing the full commercial lifecycle across new and existing supplier engagements. This includes running competitive tenders, negotiating commercial terms, reviewing, and marking up contracts, and overseeing supplier performance. The role requires a high level of commercial acumen, strong stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to operate with confidentiality and professionalism when liaising with both internal teams and external suppliers.Competitive salary on offer with excellent benefits including: hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and enhanced pension contributions. This role offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in Newcastle and 3 days per week working from home. Working hours are hours per week).The RoleProcurement and Tender ManagementLead end-to-end tender processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including scoping requirements, evaluating responses, and supporting final recommendation.Conduct market analysis to identify suitable suppliers and benchmark pricing.Ensure all tender activity aligns with internal policies, compliance standards, and governance frameworks.Supplier NegotiationsNegotiate ..... full job details .....