Nexus Procurement is undergoing a transformation including a restructure of the team. Due to an internal promotion a requirement has arisen for Procurement Specialist within the function. We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced procurement professional. This is a unique opportunity to join the function in delivering the new Target Operating Model and progression of the Procurement Maturity. You will be part of a team delivering strategic procurement change, focusing on agile, pragmatic and proportional procurement for all goods and services delivering value for money. You will be focused on being part of a change to build capability, capacity and credibility.

Typical Day

• Developing and delivering agile, pragmatic and proportionate procurement sourcing strategies across a wide range of goods and services, ensuring innovation, sustainability and value for money.
• dentifying suitable procurement frameworks, carrying out direct awards or running mini-competitions where required, and working closely with framework operators, the Procurement Category Team and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting tendering, negotiation, contracting and contract-management activities for significant spend areas within the relevant category.
• Monitoring and reporting on the status of procurement projects, contributing to dashboards with updates on progress, risks, constraints, opportunities and value-for-money considerations.
• Maintaining and updating the supplier contracts and agreements database to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

About You

• Demonstrates strong procurement acumen, with experience delivering end-to-end procurement activity and managing contracts effectively.
• Able to manage multiple procurement projects across a diverse and varied portfolio.
• Adopts a flexible approach to changing and emerging priorities, thriving in a fast-paced environment and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Provides a flexible, pragmatic and proportionate approach to procurement and contract requirements, maintaining a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Delivers agile and adaptable advice to the business on appropriate routes to market for goods, works and services, utilising streamlined options wherever possible, including external framework agreements and alternative sources of supply.

Who we are looking for

You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team that lives our company values every day supporting each other, delivering exceptional service, and creating a positive, respectful environment for colleagues and customers alike.

As a colleague within Nexus, you will take pride in delivering your best performance, respecting others and working towards team goals through collaboration, agility and embracing learning opportunities.

Our Team

You will join a small but growing team, passionate, professional and focused about value for money, agile, proactive, proportionate and pragmatic procurement solutions and outcomes. The team will work across a diverse and exciting portfolio of categories within Engineering, Infrastructure, Construction, Asset Management and corporate and operational requirements.

About Us

We care for our communities, deliver with trust and accountability, and adapt with innovation. Every journey is designed to be sustainable, inclusive, and customer-focused because when we move forward together, we create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a better future for all.

What we offer

• This is a Monday to Friday job
• You'll work a 36-hour week
• You'll be part of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 28 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and time off for volunteering too
• Enjoy travelling for free in Tyne and Wear with our enhanced travel benefits for you and your family
• Free or discounted travel with Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to a health cash plan that will contribute (and dependants if you have them) towards dental costs, optical, and lots more
• Access to our reward app with over 1000 plus high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out.
• We like to grow our own colleagues (not literally of course!), so when you're ready for the next step in your career, we can help develop you

What to expect at interview

Our selection process includes a structured interview. Interviews will take place week commencing 16 March 2026.

If you believe this is the role for you, please upload your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria that are found in the Person Specification before 9am on Friday 6 March 2026 by visiting our website www.nexus.org.uk.