Procurement Specialist

JRRL have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our client in Orpington. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to provide expert procurement advice and end-to-end support across a range of projects. Duties for the Procurement Specialist: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading on the development and delivery of procurement strategies from inception to contract award.Prepare full procurement documentation suites including contract documents, specifications, pricing frameworks, KPIs and evaluation criteria, working collaboratively with technical teams.Manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and internal governance requirements.Lead supplier engagement activities, including market engagement, clarifications, tender communications, and evaluation processes.Produce clear, structured procurement reports, recommendations and audit trails in line with governance requirements.Lead client meetings, prepare agendas and ensure accurate and timely minutes and actions. Person Specification for the Procurement Specialist: Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.Experience managing high-value and complex procurement processes.Exposure to consultancy or client-facing procurement roles (desirable).Working towards CIPS qualification (desirable).PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (desirable). The Procurement ..... full job details .....