Procurement Business Partner (Public Sector)
Salary:
£55,000 to £65,000 | Excellent benefits | Reading - 1 day a week in the office An exciting brand new role, working for a growing and well-recognised consultancy to act as a strategic business partner between suppliers, the company, and the stakeholders for each of the client sites you are engaging with. This person will engage in a range of conferences, industry-related meetings, and events and be able to sit at the table giving advice to the wider community, whilst taking on board market trends. PLEASE NOTE:
You must have extensive Public Sector procurement experience to be suitable for this role, using relevant frameworks and experience in OJEU/PCR 2015 and trained ready for the Procurement Act 23. Roles and Responsibilities: Design and oversee the strategy for developing, renewing, and managing frameworks in line with organisational goals and member requirements. Identify opportunities for new frameworks that align with industry trends, market demands, and member needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels. Manage and build relationships with other sector-relevant bodies. Collaborate closely with consortium members to understand their purchasing needs and ensure frameworks deliver maximum value. Manage and develop a team of Category Managers and the Assistant Category Manager, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence including providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members. Experience and Requirements: Proven experience in procurement, contract management, or framework development, ideally within a public sector, purchasing consortium, or cooperative environment. Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., UK Public Contracts Regulations, EU procurement law). Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills. Ability to assimilate and analyse complex data and to work productively as part of a team. Demonstrated success in managing and optimising large-scale procurement frameworks or tenders. Financial literacy and commercial understanding. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Degree Educated is preferable. MCIPS qualified or at least studying CIPS. Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level Employment Type:
Full-time Job Function:
Purchasing Industries:
Business Consulting and Services and Professional Services
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Salary:
£55,000 to £65,000 | Excellent benefits | Reading - 1 day a week in the office An exciting brand new role, working for a growing and well-recognised consultancy to act as a strategic business partner between suppliers, the company, and the stakeholders for each of the client sites you are engaging with. This person will engage in a range of conferences, industry-related meetings, and events and be able to sit at the table giving advice to the wider community, whilst taking on board market trends. PLEASE NOTE:
You must have extensive Public Sector procurement experience to be suitable for this role, using relevant frameworks and experience in OJEU/PCR 2015 and trained ready for the Procurement Act 23. Roles and Responsibilities: Design and oversee the strategy for developing, renewing, and managing frameworks in line with organisational goals and member requirements. Identify opportunities for new frameworks that align with industry trends, market demands, and member needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels. Manage and build relationships with other sector-relevant bodies. Collaborate closely with consortium members to understand their purchasing needs and ensure frameworks deliver maximum value. Manage and develop a team of Category Managers and the Assistant Category Manager, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence including providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members. Experience and Requirements: Proven experience in procurement, contract management, or framework development, ideally within a public sector, purchasing consortium, or cooperative environment. Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., UK Public Contracts Regulations, EU procurement law). Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills. Ability to assimilate and analyse complex data and to work productively as part of a team. Demonstrated success in managing and optimising large-scale procurement frameworks or tenders. Financial literacy and commercial understanding. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Degree Educated is preferable. MCIPS qualified or at least studying CIPS. Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level Employment Type:
Full-time Job Function:
Purchasing Industries:
Business Consulting and Services and Professional Services
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