Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£42,500 plus excellent benefits
Procurement Business Partner | Public Sector | Hybrid Working | Full or Part-Time (4 Days Considered)
Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced procurement professional to join a purpose-driven organisation within the public sector as a Procurement Business Partner.
Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will play a key role in delivering compliant, value-driven procurement activity while helping to shape and improve procurement processes, policies and best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a true business partnering role, combining hands-on procurement delivery with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.
Your new role
Lead and support end-to-end procurement and tendering activities across a range of goods and services categories.
Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop procurement strategies and deliver successful procurement outcomes.
Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant UK public procurement legislation and internal governance requirements.
Support contract management activities, including supplier performance reviews, contract renewals and commercial negotiations.
Maintain accurate contract and procurement records, tracking spend, savings and performance metrics.
Contribute to the development of procurement policies, guidance and templates, while promoting best practice across the organisation.
Deliver training and support to colleagues to improve procurement capability and commercial awareness.
Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop procurement strategies and deliver successful procurement outcomes.
Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant UK public procurement legislation and internal governance requirements.
Support contract management activities, including supplier performance reviews, contract renewals and commercial negotiations.
Maintain accurate contract and procurement records, tracking spend, savings and performance metrics.
Contribute to the development of procurement policies, guidance and templates, while promoting best practice across the organisation.
Deliver training and support to colleagues to improve procurement capability and commercial awareness.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience working in procurement, ideally within the public sector, housing, local government or a regulated environment.Experience managing or supporting tender processes from initiation through to contract award.
Good understanding of UK public procurement regulations and governance requirements.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide non-procurement colleagues.
Comfortable analysing data, producing reports and identifying opportunities for improvement.
MCIPS qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to join a values-led organisation with a strong social purpose.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Option to work part-time (30 hours) or full-time (37 hours)
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
Enhanced pension scheme and healthcare cash plan.
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and career growth.
This role would suit a Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist or Procurement Business Partner looking to make a tangible impact within a customer-focused organisation committed to delivering value for its communities.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
