Sellick Partnership
Procurement Specialist
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Procurement Specialist
Permanent Vacancy: Procurement Specialist
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 Location: Remote-based (with travel required in the Southwest—Dorset & Devon)
Sellick Partnership is pleased to partner with a growing not-for-profit organisation in recruiting a Procurement Specialist, driven by increased demand for their procurement services across the education sector.
This role is designed for a procurement professional with established experience seeking to advance into a more senior, impactful position within a mission-driven organisation. The team operates nationally, providing tailored procurement support that ensures compliance and maximises value for education providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for clients, maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders in key areas such as:
- Researching, analysing, and reviewing client non-pay expenditure
- Producing full procurement activity reports
- Identifying, delivering, and securing category-wide savings
- Compile and maintain updated data on procurement activities to inform decision-making
- Conduct benchmarking and market testing to assess alternative suppliers and draft savings recommendations where appropriate
- Evaluate existing procurement processes, policies, and compliance regulations
- Draft procurement policies and value-for-money procedure notes
- Prepare all necessary documentation for tenders and requests for quotation, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 timeline.
- Project manage procurement activities against agreed deadlines, escalating risks or delays to:
- The Procurement Manager
- Head of Service
- Client stakeholders
- Track and record savings performance against targets
- Ensure workplans and contract data remain current
- Produce monthly and termly progress reports
- Arrange and attend client and supplier meetings (on-site or virtual) to facilitate seamless engagement
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Requirements
- Proven experience in public sector procurement or purchasing
- Ability to support end-to-end framework tenders
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- CIPS qualification or eligibility to study (training support available)
- Strong prioritisation and workload planning abilities
Travel & Location
The role is remote-based, but candidates must be willing to travel regularly to the Southwest region, covering Dorset and Devon.
How to Apply
Submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans or Rebecca Dawson at the Sellick Partnership, Derby office, for a confidential discussion.
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