The Role The Procurement Business Partner will oversee procurement activities, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation while collaborating with various departments to deliver value-driven procurement strategies.
Main duties: Ensure adherence to the Procurement Act 2023 by managing submissions, reporting, and compliance on government portals. Collaborate with budget holders to develop annual procurement plans and identify efficient market routes. Oversee supplier performance, ensuring contract compliance and managing the contract register. Mitigate supply chain risks, conduct conflict of interest checks, and prepare for audits. Support social value initiatives in procurement strategies, including sustainability and diversity goals. Collaborate with departments to ensure a streamlined purchase-to-pay process. Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices, focusing on efficiency and strategic value.
The Successful Candidate Experience in public sector procurement and contract management. Strong understanding of public procurement law and the purchase-to-pay process. Educated to degree level or equivalent with a CIPS Level 5 qualification or willingness to attain it. Proficient in Excel and capable of managing complex datasets with a high degree of accuracy.
What’s on offer? Salary: GBP52,000-GBP55,000 Location: London Additional benefits: Hybrid working. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and three days off between Christmas and New Year. Access to health cash plan. Generous pension scheme. Study support.
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