Procurement Specialist - Public Sector

Procurement Specialist - Public Sector | £35,000 + Package | Northamptonshire / Buckinghamshire (Hybrid)

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Are you early in your procurement career and looking for the right environment to accelerate your development?

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail‑oriented Procurement Specialist to join a well‑established Commercial & Procurement function supporting nationally significant operations. You'll gain hands‑on exposure to end‑to‑end sourcing while working alongside experienced procurement professionals in a structured, highly regulated environment.

If you have a solid grounding in procurement and are ready to step into a role where you can build real commercial capability with clear progression towards Sourcing Manager level this role offers an excellent next move.

• Supporting and delivering end‑to‑end sourcing activities from requirement through to contract award.
• Assisting with tender documentation, evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide commercial support.
• Helping implement category strategies and maintain sourcing pipelines.
• Ensuring all procurement activity aligns with Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance.
• Supporting supplier performance management and contract variations.
• Identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency, and process improvement.

• Early‑career procurement professional with foundational sourcing experience.
• Understanding of public sector procurement principles (or strong desire to develop in this space).
• Exposure to tender processes and commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working cross‑functionally.
• Proactive, organised, and keen to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Degree in Business, Economics or similar - or equivalent commercial experience.
• CIPS (or working towards) advantageous but not essential.

• Clear development pathway into Sourcing Manager roles.
• Join a supportive, collaborative procurement team that invests in growth.
• Exposure to complex, high‑value sourcing in a regulated environment.
• Professional development support, including CIPS sponsorship after probation.
• Hybrid working with flexibility across regional offices.
• Stable, long‑term career opportunity within a major infrastructure programme.
• move you've been waiting for.

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