Procurement Business Partner

publicagroup; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organisation in the UK is looking for a Procurement Business Partner to enhance procurement operations across various partners. This role involves ensuring compliance with the Public Sector procurement legislation and requires strong procurement knowledge, excellent communication and negotiation skills. Additional benefits include agile working options, 27 days of annual leave, and a health cash plan. The ideal candidate is motivated by public service excellence and has the required qualifications to excel in this role.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

27 days paid annual leave

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with up to 7% contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Generous sickness cover

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Public Sector Procurement and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Currently holds or is studying towards MCIPS.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement support, from commissioning to contract management.
• Provide expert procurement advice and lead compliant processes.
• Analyse spend data to maximise cost savings.

Skills

Public Sector Procurement knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Tools

Agresso ERP

Job description

Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level while contributing to innovative, efficient, and socially responsible public sector services?

We are seeking a Procurement Business Partner to support a wide range of procurement activities across our partner organisations and clients. This is your opportunity to play a key role in ensuring compliance with UK Public Sector procurement legislation, while helping deliver high-performing contracts and real value for communities.

Some of your responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end procurement support, from commissioning through to contract management.
• Provide expert procurement advice and lead complex, compliant processes.
• Analyse spend data using Agresso ERP and category management tools to maximise cost savings.
• Drive innovation by supporting best-practice procurement strategies and e-procurement.
• Work on aggregated contracts and frameworks to improve efficiency across all Publica partners.

You will need:

• Strong knowledge of Public Sector Procurement and the Procurement Act 2023
• Holds or currently studying towards Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised and able to deliver in high-pressure environments
• Resilient, independent, and motivated with a passion for public service excellence.

Special conditions:

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should enough applications be received.

What can we do for you:

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of up to 7% of your earnings
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
• Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
• Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

About Us

You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.

Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.