Procurement Consultant

• Bristol- Hybrid- Contract 6 months


• Large Financial Services Company- Must have FS experiance


• Must have experience with Supplier PSL, Onboarding, IR35, Workforce

Procurement Consultant
Pay: £700 per day inside IR35
Contract Length: 6 months
Start date: ASAP
Onsite requirements: 1-2 days per week onsite
Location: Bristol

Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant digital and operational transformation. Working across business and technology functions, you will lead sourcing activities for workforce and professional services, establish Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs), and drive commercial value through effective supplier management.

You will be responsible for the full supplier lifecycle, from sourcing strategy, market evaluation, and contract negotiation through to supplier onboarding, governance, performance management, and value realisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for workforce and professional services.


• Establish and manage Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs).


• Lead complex supplier negotiations, including outsourcing and offshoring arrangements.


• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, resilience, and innovation.


• Negotiate and manage contracts in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.


• Implement supplier governance, service reviews, and performance frameworks.


• Monitor delivery against commercial objectives through data and reporting.


• Coach and support Contract Managers to maximise supplier value.

Skills & Experience

• Strong procurement, sourcing, and supplier management experience.


• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver commercial value.


• Experience leading complex, high-value negotiations and contract discussions.


• Good understanding of supplier governance, risk management, and performance management.


• Knowledge of cloud, AI, automation, and technology-enabled services.


• Experience within a regulated environment, ideally Financial Services.


• Understanding of outsourcing regulations and supplier risk frameworks.


• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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