Procurement Business Partner

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Working arrangements: 2 x days onsite per week

Contract: Permanent

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Castlefield Recruitment is currently working with a public sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Business Partner on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio of procurement activity, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially effective, compliant procurement solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, managing complex procurement exercises and identifying opportunities to deliver savings, efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-value and complex procurement exercises from initial planning through to contract award and implementation.
• Develop and deliver category strategies, identifying opportunities for cost savings, improved value for money and commercial efficiencies.
• Manage end-to-end tendering processes, including market engagement, preparation of tender documentation, evaluations and contract award.
• Provide expert advice on procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted commercial adviser and influencing procurement decisions.
• Undertake market analysis, supplier engagement and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.
• Support improvements to procurement processes, governance and organisational procurement capability.

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Experience Required

• Experience delivering end-to-end procurement activity within a regulated procurement environment.
• Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Experience developing procurement strategies, managing competitive tendering exercises and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of procurement frameworks and contract management principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects and competing priorities.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or equivalent, willingness to work towards this, or a minimum of three years' demonstrable procurement experience.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic procurement activity within an established organisation, working across a varied portfolio of spend categories.

Ref: 20959

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