Job Description

Your part in our mission

The complexity of what the UK Government needs to procure is increasing rapidly. Your purpose is to help our clients make smarter procurement decisions, making sure public funds are spent effectively and compliantly.

Our structure

At Squarcle, we work in a matrix structure designed to support your growth and success. You'll have a

Performance Manager

to guide your career development, an

Engagement Manager

to support your day-to-day project work, and a

Capability Lead

to ensure best practice across tools, people, and processes. This role sits within our

Procurement Capability

, where you'll work closely with

Andrew

, our

Director of Procurement

, and report into one of our

Engagement Directors

. Your Performance Manager and project assignment will be confirmed once your first engagement is agreed.

This is what you'll be doing

As a Manager within our procurement capability, you'll be joining us as we build momentum. This means there's room for people to shape how we grow, not just keep up with it. This role will allow you to bring your start up mentality and work with our strong digital capability. Some of your key day to day activities will include:



Managing delivery of specific commercial engagements or commercial workstreams within larger engagements Developing high quality deliverables to time providing oversight and support to junior team members Coordinating procurement projects from start to finish. Managing timelines, aligning stakeholders, and keeping delivery on track From analysing data to navigating stakeholder dynamics - apply your consulting toolkit to bring structure, insight, and impact to client challenges You'll help us shape bid responses, support content creation, align with client needs, and help the team put our best foot forward

We'll continually develop and measure your success in the following areas

Each engagement will have a set of deliverables which you will be responsible for. We'll measure your success in the following areas:



Assurance of your deliverables as part of our internal QA process The feedback we receive from our clients Assistance as part of our bid process Offer your unique perspectives and lived experience that actively contribute to evolving and enriching our culture and business growth

Where you'll be stretched (and thrive):

We're growing fast:

That means there isn't always a playbook. You'll need to be proactive, resourceful, and ready to make things happen

We're a multifaceted team:

You'll often wear multiple hats. Sometimes you'll be doing work outside your job title - from rolling up your sleeves to supporting colleagues when priorities shift

Consulting isn't always smooth sailing:

Client needs evolve, projects pivot, and ambiguity is part of the job. You'll need to be adaptable, calm under pressure, and comfortable navigating change

We think you'll love:

Chart your own course:

In a fast growing company like ours , there's real freedom to shape your role, influence decisions, and take ownership - without the layers of red tape that slow bigger organisations down

Work that matters:

You'll partner with strategic clients doing work that's critical to the country - helping them buy smarter, unlock value, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference

Procurement meets digital:

You'll work side by side with digital specialists to co-create tools, automate processes, and build smarter ways of working - for both our business and our clients




This isn't just another consulting role. It's a chance to be part of something growing, ambitious, and meaningful.

The skills you'll need to succeed in this role

Knowledge of public procurement:

You'll have technical understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and the previous regulations (i.e. PCR2015), and how they apply in real-world settings

Commercial delivery skills:

From developing contract schedules, producing options analysis, to shaping Green Book business cases, and leading complex procurements, you know this space like the back of your hand

Great communicator:

You present ideas clearly and authentically, and you're comfortable in the room with stakeholders at all levels

Stakeholder confidence:

You're used to navigating complex organisations and building trusted relationships with senior leaders

It's highly advantageous if you have consulting experience:

You've delivered multiple client-facing procurement/commercial projects, in a complex public sector environment

How we'll assess your skills

Our interview process for this role will involve two steps:

Step 1:

Meet with our

Recruitment Manager

,

Corina

. She'll introduce you to Squarcle, the role, and answer any questions you may have about us. We'll be assessing some basic skills for the role and finding out more about your background.

Step 2:

Meet with our

Director of Procurement Capability

,

Andrew

. He'll be asking you questions around your capability, and answering any specific questions you may have about the role.

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's what you can expect as part of the team:



Generous leave package + 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays -- increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years
+ You'll also get five extra days for your five and 10 year anniversaries
+ Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV
Private medical insurance + Provided once you've completed your probation.
Recognition and rewards + 1,000 referral bonus for successful hires
+ Performance related awards
+ Milestone and life-event hampers to celebrate life's big moments
Development & learning + Annual training week abroad
+ Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business
Travel & wellbeing + Cycle to work scheme
+ Discounted travel through funded railcards







We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow.

About us

At Squarcle, our people are at the heart of what we do. We're a digitally native supply chain consultancy, helping clients transform how they plan, buy, and operate. Squarcle is a fast-growing SME with offerings across enterprise design and change, supply chain and digital capabilities.



Transforming procurement and supply chains with expert insight, digital innovation and data driven precision, we combine deep supply chain expertise with cutting-edge digital tools and data science to deliver practical, lasting results. Whether it's optimising end-to-end processes, redesigning supply chain networks, improving cost-to-serve, or shaping smarter S&OP strategies - we work side by side with clients to build supply chains that are efficient, resilient, and fit for the future.



Apply now and take the next step toward doing work that matters, with a team that's shaping the future of supply chain consulting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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