Procurement Business Partner

Procurement Business Partner – Hybrid

Your new company

My Public sector client are looking to recruit a procurement business partner for a period of 3–4 months, initially 100% remote then moving to hybrid.

Your new role

Act as the procurement primary point of contact, partnering senior leaders within the assigned business area – ensuring they are receiving effective strategic procurement support and proactive advise spanning the complete life–cycle in all business decisions and future commercial outlook.
Apply category management and supply market information to develop new sustainable sourcing strategies that reflect business priorities and inform contract negotiation and management.
Identify, develop and implement new, alternative and innovative solutions on line with business change.
Design, implement and ensure full assurance in respect of contract management and risk assessment handovers to the business – including ownership of any dispute resolution requirements.
Take full responsibility for negotiating complex requests and analysing the market and identifying opportunities to achieve value for money.

What you'll need to succeed

Professional membership/experience – MCIPS (Chartered institute of purchasing and supply) with extensive business awareness gained from significant experience of related work from either private or public sector.
Procurement legislation – In–depth breadth of specialised knowledge of Public Procurement directives, principles and UK specific legislation.
Leadership – Ability to influence multi–functional teams in developing and delivering the appropriate procurement strategies and solutions – foster a collaborative team approach.
Supplier Relationship and contract management – Comprehensive understanding and experience of managing suppliers including supplier development, bench marking, role of drivers of costs in the supply chain, understanding of sub–contract markets, service levels and supplier relationship management.

Person Spec:

• Ability to prioritise and use initiative
• Negotiating skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Communicating skills at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy

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