Project Management Officer

A leading consultancy supporting large-scale infrastructure and utilities programmes is seeking an experienced PMO / Procurement Specialist to join a project delivery environment focused on major capital programmes.

This position sits within a programme support and procurement function responsible for coordinating sourcing activities, managing tender documentation and supporting structured procurement processes across complex infrastructure projects.

The role would suit a professional with experience in utilities, engineering or infrastructure environments who is comfortable working across procurement governance, supplier engagement and documentation management.

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• Support procurement and sourcing activities across infrastructure and utilities programmes
  
• Gather and document procurement requirements from internal stakeholders
  
• Develop tender documentation including Invitations to Tender (ITT) and associated supporting materials
  
• Coordinate tender timelines and procurement milestones
  
• Support the delivery of sourcing exercises including framework mini-competitions and low value procurement events
  
• Manage tender documentation, records and procurement documentation control
  
• Engage with internal and external legal teams to ensure contractual compliance during procurement processes
  
• Support contract negotiation activities with suppliers where required
  
• Maintain procurement records and support reporting on sourcing activity
  
• Conduct post-tender reviews and contribute to continuous improvement within sourcing processes
  
• Work collaboratively with supplier management, contract management and category management teams
  

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• Experience working within procurement, sourcing or supply chain roles
  
• Exposure to structured procurement processes such as ITT, RFP, RFQ, RFI or similar tendering frameworks
  
• Experience working within utilities, infrastructure, engineering or public sector environments
  
• Understanding of end-to-end procurement processes and sourcing methodologiesExperience supporting supplier identification, tender evaluation xcfaprz and selection processes
  
• Ability to gather and challenge stakeholder requirements
  
• Strong documentation and administrative accuracy
  
• Experience working with procurement platforms (e.g. Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Tradeshift or similar) is beneficial
  
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365)
  

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• Degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline (preferred)
  
• Procurement certifications such as CIPS are advantageous
  

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• Experience within utilities sectors such as energy, gas, water or infrastructure is highly desirable