Procurement Advisor

Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Orion Group | BA International Relations | CertRP

We have a current opportunity for a Procurement Advisor on a contract basis (12 months). The position will be based in London with a leading energy company.

Purpose of the Role: Coordinate multi-discipline activities throughout the full procurement cycle—from preparing enquiry documents and evaluating bids, to negotiating terms, finalizing contracts, and managing their implementation and amendments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement enquiry documents.
• Conduct bid evaluations and coordinate technical assessments.
• Support pre-award negotiations and recommend contract awards.
• Draft and execute contracts, including amendments as required.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation during post-award.
• Liaise with internal teams to develop contractual strategies.
• Engage with suppliers to monitor market conditions and ensure effective service.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and HSE standards.
• Support conflict resolution on contractual or commercial issues.
• Undertake other tasks as requested by the Procurement Manager.

Main Interfaces

• Internal: Various company departments and procurement colleagues.
• External: Vendors, contractors, and suppliers.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ procurement experience.
• Degree in Business or Commercial discipline (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in HR Services (preferred).
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, evaluation, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities.
• High integrity and understanding of business ethics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base and Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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