Faithorn Farrell Timms
Public Procurement Specialist - Orpington
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Public Procurement Specialist
Location: Orpington
Reports to: Partner
About Us
We are an award-winning multi-disciplinary practice and market leader within the social housing sector, delivering high-quality services to local authorities and housing associations. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction has enabled us to become a trusted partner to our clients.
Role Overview
As a Public Procurement Specialist, you will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to provide expert procurement advice and end-to-end support across a range of projects. Operating within a small, collaborative team, you will ensure compliant, efficient, and value-driven procurement processes aligned to public sector regulations.
You will take a proactive, client-focused approach—building strong relationships while guiding procurement strategies and governance to deliver successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading on the development and delivery of procurement strategies from inception through to contract award.
- Prepare full procurement documentation suites including contract documents, specifications, pricing frameworks, KPIs, and evaluation criteria, working collaboratively with technical teams.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and internal governance requirements.
- Lead supplier engagement activities, including market engagement, clarifications, tender communications, and evaluation processes.
- Manage and facilitate evaluation panels, including training, moderation sessions, and interview processes.
- Produce clear, structured procurement reports, recommendations, and audit trails in line with governance requirements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Lead client meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure accurate and timely minutes and actions.
- Provide advice and respond to procurement queries from clients and suppliers, resolving issues proactively.
- Analyse data, pricing submissions, and tender returns to support informed decision-making.
- Draft and publish Procurement Act notices, ensuring compliance with current legislation (including Procurement Act 2023).
- Ensure all procurement activity aligns with regulatory requirements, best practice, and organisational policies, including social value and ethical sourcing.
This role will require occasional travel in line with client and project requirements. Duties may evolve to meet business needs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023
- Experience managing high-value and complex procurement processes
- Exposure to consultancy or client-facing procurement roles (desirable)
- Working towards CIPS qualification (desirable)
- PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (desirable)
- Understanding of Section 20 leaseholder consultation processes
- Knowledge of the social housing sector and its regulatory environment
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Key Competencies
- Client Focus: Builds strong, trusted relationships and delivers a high-quality advisory service
- Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, compliant documentation to a high standard
- Adaptability: Effectively manages changing priorities in a proactive and organised manner
- Critical Thinking: Interprets complex procurement processes and provides sound recommendations
- Communication: Clearly conveys complex information to varied audiences, both written and verbal
- Project Management: Manages multiple procurement exercises and ensures deadlines are met
- Accountability: Takes ownership of workstreams and ensures consistent quality delivery
- Problem Solving: Identifies issues early and provides practical, compliant solutions
- IT Skills: Strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel
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