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Expert Procurement Training & Consultancy, Lincolnshire, UK and Worldwide

Enhance your procurement function through effective up skilling to achieve efficiencies and cost savings

Professional procurement consultant serving UK manufacturers, agricultural businesses, and construction firms. Specialising in cost reduction, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. Plus CIPS approved training (Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) to advance your procurement career. Based in Lincolnshire with UK wide and global service. 20+ years’ of proven results.

How can Aspire help you today?

Business owners & managers

Reduce your procurement costs
Outsource your procurement to an expert with 20+ years’ across manufacturing, agriculture, construction and MOD.
  • Procurement strategy & audit
  • Supplier management & negotiation
  • Ongoing procurement support

Procurement professional

Develop you procurement knowledge and skills

Aspire can provide you or your team with training on any element of procurement and supply chain management.

  • Training can be “off the shelf” from our vast library of pre-written courses
  • We can also provide remote or face to face training
  • We also provide bespoke and personalised training to fit your needs

Proven results across industries

23%

Average cost reduction 
for clients

20+

Years’ of procurement expertise

200+

Successful CIPS students

“Katie’s procurement audit identified over £200,000 in annual savings
we had completely missed. The ROI was immediate.”

Operations Director, Manufacturing Company (150 employees)

Why businesses choose Aspire

Proven ROI

Average 23% cost reduction for clients. We identify savings opportunities in supplier contracts, process optimisation, and strategic sourcing. Most clients see ROI within 90 days.

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20+ years’ expertise

Katie Jarvis-Grove brings deep procurement experience across manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and MOD. CIPS qualified with a track record of delivering results for UK businesses.

Flexible partnership

From one-off audits to ongoing strategic support. We work the way you need us to; no locked-in contracts, no inflexible packages. Scale up or down as your business evolves.

How Aspire works with your business

1 Free consultation

2 Audit & Strategy

3 Implementation

4 Ongoing support


We discuss your procurement challenges, assess your current processes, and identify quick win opportunities. No obligation, no sales pressure.
Comprehensive review of your spend, supplier relationships, and processes. We create a tailored procurement strategy with prioritised actions.

We execute the strategy, negotiate with suppliers, optimise contracts, implement processes. You get the results without the heavy lifting.

Flexible ongoing support to maintain savings, manage suppliers, and continuously improve. Scale up or down as needed.

Procurement expertise across industries

Warehouse

Manufacturing procurement

Materials sourcing, supplier consolidation, production procurement optimisation.

Farming

Agricultural procurement

Equipment, supplies, seasonal purchasing, co-operative buying opportunities.
Building work

Construction procurement

Materials management, subcontractor relationships, project-based procurement.
Police

MOD & Public sector

MOD experience, compliance expertise, public sector frameworks.

“Katie’s procurement audit identified over £200,000 in annual savings we had completely missed.
The ROI was immediate. Her expertise in manufacturing procurement is unmatched.”

Operations Director: Manufacturing Company, Lincolnshire (150 employees)
Savings: £200,000+ annually

    Your procurement training questions answered

    Choosing the right training provider or consultant is a big decision, and we’d rather you ask questions than guess. Below are the queries we hear most often from business owners, managers, and procurement professionals considering Aspire. If yours isn’t covered, pick up the phone or drop us an email — there’s no such thing as a silly question.

    What procurement training do you offer for businesses?

    We offer a comprehensive range of procurement training options, from one-day introductory courses through to CIPS-accredited qualifications spanning Level 2 to Level 6. Training can be delivered from our extensive library of pre-written courses, or we can create fully bespoke programmes tailored to your organisation’s specific objectives and challenges.

    How is the training delivered?

    We offer flexible delivery to suit your team’s needs. Training can be delivered face-to-face at your premises across the UK, or through our online classrooms. 

    How much does a procurement consultant cost?

    Procurement consultant fees in the UK typically range from £250 to £1,200 per day, depending on the level of expertise and complexity of the work involved.

    As a guide, operational or junior-level support usually costs £250–£400 per day, mid-level consultants £500–£800 per day, and senior or strategic procurement specialists £800–£1,200+ per day.

    Hourly rates generally fall between £50 and £200 per hour. For ongoing support, retainer arrangements typically start from around £2,000 per month.

    The actual cost depends on several factors, including the scale of your procurement challenge, the sector you operate in, the length of the engagement, and whether you need advisory input or hands-on delivery.

    Sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and defence (MOD) often require specialist knowledge of complex supply chains, materials sourcing, and compliance frameworks, which can influence pricing.

    At Aspire Procurement, we tailor our fees to the scope of work and the value we deliver. With over 20 years’ experience across these industries and UK-wide service from our Lincolnshire base, we focus on getting you measurable results, not racking up billable hours.

    Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about your requirements.

    What does a procurement consultant do?

    A procurement consultant analyses your purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and spend patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities. Services include procurement audits, supplier negotiation, contract management, strategic sourcing, and process implementation. Aspire provides hands-on execution, not just reports, delivering measurable savings for manufacturing, agriculture, and construction businesses across the UK.

    How long does CIPS Level 4 take to complete?

    CIPS Level 4 (Diploma in Procurement and Supply) typically takes 12-18 months to complete, depending on your pace and study schedule. Aspire offers flexible learning options—online, in-person, or hybrid—allowing you to study while working full-time. We provide evening and weekend classes to fit your life.

    Is CIPS training worth it for my career?

    Absolutely. CIPS qualifications are globally recognised and significantly enhance career prospects in procurement and supply chain. Our students report salary increases of 15-30% post-qualification, promotions to senior buyer and procurement manager roles, and improved job opportunities. Katie’s teaching combines real-world application with exam preparation, ensuring you gain practical skills alongside your qualification.

    Can I study CIPS online while working full-time?

    Yes. Aspire offers fully flexible CIPS training with online, in-person, and hybrid options. Classes are scheduled for evenings and weekends to accommodate working professionals. You’ll receive recorded sessions, study materials, and personal tutor support from Katie between sessions via email and phone. Our students successfully balance full-time work with CIPS study.

    Procurement consulting services throughout the UK

    Wherever your business is based, you’ll get the same hands-on, independent expertise. From our Lincolnshire base we support manufacturers, agricultural businesses, construction firms, and public sector organisations right across the UK, on-site where it helps, remotely where it’s practical, and often a blend of both.

    Local coverage
    Lincolnshire & East Midlands

    Based in Lincolnshire, we provide on-site procurement consulting to businesses throughout Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and surrounding counties. Local areas served include Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Louth, Market Rasen, and Gainsborough.

    UK Wide service

    We work with manufacturing, agricultural, and construction businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Remote and hybrid procurement consulting available nationwide.

    Ready to get started?

    Ready to reduce procurement costs or advance your career?

    Book a free consultation for procurement services or explore our training courses. No obligation, no pressure; just expert guidance from a qualified procurement consultant with 20+ years’ of experience.