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A well-established public sector organisation undergoing a period of strategic transformation is seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to support key directorates. Operating within a complex, regulated environment, the organisation is committed to driving value for money, improving service delivery, and embedding best‑practice procurement across its operations. You will join a collaborative and mission‑led team, where procurement is recognised as a critical enabler of organisational improvement.

Your new role

As a Procurement Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading end‑to‑end strategic sourcing activity across a specific spend portfolio. You will provide expert commercial guidance, ensuring compliance with UK Public Contract Regulations while shaping category strategies that deliver efficiency, sustainability, and strong commercial outcomes.

• Leading complex procurement exercises, from early market engagement through to contract award.
• Supporting directorates in planning and prioritising procurement pipelines.
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to influence decision‑making.
• Developing category strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
• Managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.
• Producing clear, compliant documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract schedules.
• Coaching colleagues on procurement policy, procedures, and best practice.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience operating in a public sector procurement environment, ideally within a complex, multi‑stakeholder organisation.
• Excellent understanding of UK Public Contract Regulations i.e PA23/PCR15 and strategic sourcing methodologies.(Essential)
• Proven ability to act as a business partner – engaging, influencing, and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing end‑to‑end procurement across a category.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands, and deliver high‑quality outcomes at pace.
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate via an interim assignment.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility – commute to Gloucestershire on average 1 - 2 times per week.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector outcomes while shaping procurement strategy.
• Weekly paid timesheets, via the option of the relative chosen payment method. This could be PAYE or Umbrella as this role site Inside IR35.
• You will gain access to Hays worker discounts.

What you need to do now

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