Procurement Consultant - £40k - Birmingham

Overview

Procurement Specialist Consultant Salary £38,000 - £42,000 Hybrid Northampton/Milton Keynes (Full-time and Part-time positions available) We're partnering with a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting the UK education sector to appoint multiple Procurement Consultants based in Northampton/Milton Keynes. This is your chance to join a registered charity that helps schools, colleges, and universities procure smarter ensuring resources are invested in learning and education. You'll work as a procurement consultant, directly supporting educational institutions across the UK, managing tenders, delivering procurement consultancy services, helping them buy compliantly and cost-effectively. Real impact, real variety, real purpose. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of Public Sector Procurement experience to be considered for this role.

What makes this different

• Competitive salary - £38,000 - £42,000
• Work for a registered charity - Every success you deliver gets reinvested back into schools and colleges
• CIPS qualification fully funded - They'll sponsor your CIPS membership, cover exam costs, and support your professional development from day one
• Hybrid working - 2/3 Days on site at educational institutions based in Milton Keynes or Northampton
• True consultancy experience - Client-facing role where you'll advise, influence, and deliver procurement support across multiple institutions
• Diverse categories - Work across FM, IT, catering, furniture, and professional services. No two days are the same
• Part-time roles available - Flexible working patterns considered

What you'll be doing

• Deliver end-to-end procurement services, from strategic sourcing advice through to tender management and contract award
• Manage tender exercises including ITT preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection
• Provide consultancy services such as spend analysis, contract management, procurement strategy development, and compliance advice
• Support clients using compliant public sector procurement frameworks and help them navigate the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR
• Work across a variety of categories such as FM services, IT, catering and professional services
• Deliver training and guidance on procurement best practices to client stakeholders

What they need

• 1+ Years procurement experience with exposure to end-to-end procurement
• Experience or exposure to bids and managing tenders
• 1+ Years Public sector procurement experience required (education sector is a bonus)
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations (or eager to learn)
• Client management or stakeholder engagement experience
• Category experience in FM, IT, catering, or professional services (ideal but not essential)
• CIPS not required - they'll support you in getting qualified
• Willingness to learn and genuine passion for supporting education

If you want to use your procurement skills to make a real difference in education, work for an organisation with genuine purpose please Contact Omar at with your CV.