Strategic Public Sector Procurement 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

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.