Junior Procurement Specialist – Development-Focused Opportunity – General Indirects – Central London - £35,000 - £45,000 + package
An internationally recognised professional services firm is looking for a high-potential Junior Procurement Specialist to join its Procurement & Supplier Management team. This is a strategic development hire – the first role in a newly established career pipeline designed to take you from Junior through to Category Manager and beyond over the next 2 years.
This is not a typical junior role. We're seeking someone ambitious, intellectually curious, and commercially savvy. You’ll be given meaningful responsibilities from day one – supporting key projects like onboarding managed service providers, delivering software rollouts, managing supplier contracts, and helping Category Managers fulfil their strategic roles.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting the delivery of procurement projects across a range of categories.
- Managing supplier relationships and contributing to performance monitoring and reporting.
- Taking ownership of procurement admin, documentation, and contract lifecycle management.
- Learning to apply procurement theory to real-world commercial decisions.
- Building relationships across legal, IT, finance, and other stakeholder teams.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1–2+ years of procurement or commercial experience – from any industry.
- Strong understanding of how procurement can add value beyond just cost-cutting.
- Eagerness to learn and grow into a strategic role.
- Confidence working with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
Development & Support:
This role is part of a structured development programme that includes:
- CIPS sponsorship and negotiation training
- Mentorship from experienced Category Managers
- A tailored 2-year growth path to reach Category Manager level
You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values growth, innovation, and commercial impact.
If you're ready to accelerate your procurement career and take a leap into a sector where you can make a strategic difference — I’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to shiva@pod-talent.com
