Procurement Consultant

Description

Procurement Consultant – Children's Services

£500 per Day PAYE | Fully Remote | Long-Term Potential

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: £500 per day PAYE

Contract: 22 November 2026 – 28 February 2027, with potential extension

Hours: 37 hours per week

LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an accomplished Procurement Consultant specialising in Children's Services to support a major procurement transformation programme within a local authori

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This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of a strategically important category, influence senior decision-makers and deliver commercial solutions that directly support services for children and families.

Offering £500 per day PAYE, fully remote working and the potential for a longer-term assignment, this is a substantial opportunity for someone with genuine expertise in Children's Services procurement and commissioning.

This is not a transactional purchasing role. We need a specialist who understands the market, can shape strategy and knows how to deliver.

## The Role

Working alongside commissioners and senior stakeholders, you will establish a clear Children's Services procurement pipeline, develop category strategies and lead complex procurement activity from initial planning through to contract award.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and delivering a comprehensive Children's Services category procurement strategy.

Working with commissioners to identify service priorities, commercial opportunities and procurement requirements.

Leading complex, high-value procurement exercises and sourcing projects.

Providing expert advice on procurement legislation, governance, commercial risk and value for money.

Using specialist market intelligence to inform procurement decisions and sourcing strategies.

Challenging and influencing senior stakeholders constructively to achieve commercially sound outcomes.

Identifying opportunities for collaboration across Children's Services, Adults' Services and Public Health.

Supporting the development of sustainable procurement and contract management capability.

## What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Children's Services Procurement Consultants, Category Managers and Strategic Procurement Specialists with demonstrable public sector experience.

Essential experience and expertise:

Substantial procurement and category management experience within Children's Services.

Strong understanding of local authority commissioning and public sector procurement.

Proven experience developing category plans, procurement pipelines and sourcing strategies.

Experience managing complex, high-value service procurements.

Knowledge of specialist provider markets, potentially including children's social care, SEND, specialist placements, social worker supply and early intervention services.

Excellent commercial judgement, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Ability to influence senior decision-makers and work independently to deliver measurable outcomes.

Experience working across related Adults' Services or Public Health categories would be advantageous.

## Why Consider This Opportunity?

This assignment offers more than the opportunity to manage procurement exercises. You'll help shape the commercial direction of an important service category while supporting a wider programme of organisational improvement.

You'll benefit from:

£500 per day PAYE

100% remote working

An initial contract with potential for significant extension

Direct involvement in strategic procurement and commissioning decisions

The opportunity to influence services supporting vulnerable children and families

## Interested?

If you have a proven track record in Children's Services procurement and are ready to bring your expertise to a challenging, high-impact assignment, we'd welcome your application. xjnqpsq Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your Children's Services procurement experience, relevant category expertise and examples of successful strategic procurement delivery.

Contact Elliott – LYNX Employment Services

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