Construction Procurement Support

Procurement Specialist - Construction and Facilities

12 month contract (will extend) - 40ph inside IR35 - Hybrid

We are supporting a leading UK organisation within the construction and facilities space to appoint a Procurement Specialist to support indirect procurement activity across multiple stakeholders.

This role suits someone hands on, process driven, and commercially minded, with experience supporting tendering, supplier management, and contract activity within construction or facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

Support the UK construction procurement strategy across indirect spend
Run and support competitive tender events using e procurement systems
Plan tender programmes and coordinate timelines with internal stakeholders
Source and engage suppliers across construction and facilities categories
Identify, capture, and record cost saving opportunities
Raise purchase orders during peak operational periods
Support preparation for procurement governance and gate reviews
Resolve and support invoice and supplier query issues
Lead low value and low complexity supplier negotiations
Negotiate standard contract terms including pricing, delivery, damages, termination, and insurance using approved templates
Manage supplier performance and support development of longer term supplier relationships
Build strong working relationships with internal teams including facilities, security, and SHE
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practice

Skills and Experience Required

Practical experience in procurement or a relevant vocational or academic qualification
Procurement experience within construction and or facilities management
Experience running tenders and working with e procurement tools
Commercial understanding of contract terms and conditions
Confident negotiator with suppliers
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Well organised with strong planning and administrative capability
Proactive and able to work under pressure
Pragmatic and solutions focused mindset
Understanding of cost structures and pricing is desirable but not essential

What's On Offer

Opportunity to work within a structured and mature procurement function
Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers
Development within construction and facilities procurement
Competitive salary and benefits package