Procurement Business Partner

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Suffolk to assist with the appointment of a Procurement Business Partner , on a 3-month contract , highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.81 – £23.93 per Hour

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to support the delivery of strategic procurement projects and value-driven sourcing strategies. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure commercial best practices, value for money, and effective supplier management across key spend categories.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with directorates to provide procurement advice and commercial challenge.
• Develop and implement procurement and category strategies.
• Drive cost savings, value-added benefits, and social value through procurement.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage procurement projects from inception to completion.
• Provide market intelligence and spend analysis to support data-driven decisions.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification (or working towards it).

Experience Required:

• Substantial experience in procurement within a large, complex organization.
• Proven track record of delivering savings and value through procurement.
• Experience using procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, P2P, e-tendering platforms).
• Previous involvement in drafting tender documentation and evaluation processes.

Essential Criteria:

• Understanding of public procurement regulations and best practices.
• Ability to manage complex procurement projects from start to finish.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and commercial acumen.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.

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