SENIOR COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Procurement Consultant to join a leading global consultancy firm that is shaping the future of procurement across the defence, rail, utilities, and construction sectors. This role offers the chance to lead strategic procurement initiatives across both the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on managing NEC contracts and delivering complex projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen and a background in industries such as defence, rail, or infrastructure, working on high-profile projects in a consultancy or client-side role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm known for its outstanding project delivery, innovative approach, and dedication to career development, with the flexibility to be based anywhere in England or Scotland.

Senior Commercial Procurement Consultant, Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Leadership: Lead and manage complex procurement projects within the defence, rail, utilities, or construction sectors, ensuring successful delivery aligned with both public and private sector standards.
• NEC Contract Management: Demonstrate expertise in NEC contract management, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and the achievement of optimal project outcomes.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that drive value, efficiency, and innovation across major projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients and senior stakeholders to deliver commercial procurement strategies that meet both short- and long-term goals.
• Public & Private Sector Experience: Utilize knowledge of both public and private sector procurement processes to lead projects with diverse contractual and regulatory requirements.

Senior Commercial Procurement Consultant, Required Background and Qualifications:

• Sector Expertise: Extensive experience in procurement within defence, rail, utilities, or construction sectors, ideally in both public and private sector environments.
• NEC Contract Mastery: Strong understanding and experience of NEC contract management, ensuring successful negotiation and compliance with industry standards.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to manage commercial procurement projects, delivering strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating complex supplier contracts.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience managing relationships with key stakeholders in both consultancy and client-side settings.
• Education and Certification: Relevant qualifications in procurement, contract management, or supply chain (CIPS or equivalent) are highly desirable.

If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Procurement Consultant with expertise in NEC contracts and a passion for leading procurement initiatives across defence, rail, utilities, or construction sectors, please reach out and apply by submitting your CV through this page or sending it to Devan at .