Procurement Consultant - Durham, United Kingdom - Hudson

Description

THE COMPANY
Hudson Outsourcing was founded by Jill and John Hudson.

Our team was built from the ground up, starting out as a small tendering business in the North East of England.

Now we have clients in over 30 countries, offices across the UK and the US and six outsourcing divisions. We like to think of our team and clients as a global family.

We work to structured processes, encourage learning and development at all levels and adopt a Customer First approach.

We care about creating long term, sustainable businesses and protecting careers, driven by our four core values:
Be Kind, Be Fair, Be Honest & Be Brave.

We want to help you _Discover_, _Succeed_, _Procure_, and be _Vocal _all while helping you learn via _Alpha_ and develop with _Hudson Labs.

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THE ROLE

Hudson Procure delivers a wide range of tactical and strategic outsourced procurement consultancy services to both the private and public sector.

Due to continued growth, we are now looking to recruit up to 2 procurement consultants / senior procurement consultants with a track record of delivering innovative solutions within the public sector.

As one of our highly skilled Consultants, your role will be varied and rewarding.

You will be at the forefront of delivering forward thinking procurement solutions and play an active role in the strategic development of the wider team and our service offering.

Applicants must have access to their own transport as some travel may be required in delivery of the role.

The role will be delivered either from our offices in Bowburn, Durham, remotely or on a hybrid basis.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of outsourced procurement services including but not limited to;

- end to end procurement and tender management
- delivering strategic procurement reviews
- advising on and developing procurement policy & strategy
- providing procurement coaching & mentoring
- supporting & delivering contract negotiation and management
- strategic sourcing

• Assisting in the development of new service offerings
• Managing a portfolio of clients, maximising repeat business and progress reporting to this end
• Report writing to include critical thought leadership, options appraisals, and recommendations
• Assisting in the development and management of the Hudson Procure delivery team

THE EXPECTATIONS
You will ideally be able to evidence the following requirements:

• Educated to degree level, or demonstration of equivalent procurement experience
• MCIPS qualified, or part qualified, or the desire to pursue professional further qualification
• Relevant procurement experience within the UK public sector marketplace, with a track record of delivering successful procurement solutions
• Ability to think strategically and identify business critical issues
• Ability to critically review quantitative and qualitative data
• Ability to communicate effectively, proactively manage and lead projects, and deliver with confidence
• Ability to present data, draft formal reports and set procurement policy

THE OFFER

• A salary of up to £60k per annum, depending on experience
• Up to 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid training opportunities
• Career development opportunities
• Friendly working environment, in attractive offices, or the option to work remotely / hybrid

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £60,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Durham, DH6 5PF