Procurement Business Partner

Job Title: Procurement Business Partner
Location: Quedgeley, Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: 40,383 - 42,612
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you ready to make a difference in public services? Join our client Gloucestershire Constabulary as a Procurement Business Partner and become a key player in driving value and efficiency in procurement for the Constabulary and OPCC's in-house Buying-Hub Service!

What You'll Do:
As a leading force in our procurement operations, you will:

• Manage Tenders: Oversee low to medium value tenders and collaborate on larger, complex projects with South West Police Procurement Services.
• Ensure Value for Money: Work alongside the Senior Finance & Commercial Business Partner to continually seek efficiencies and savings.
• Contract Management: Administer the contracts register, ensuring compliance, risk management, and that review meetings are timely and effective.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to streamline procurement processes.
• Team Leadership: Lead a small team of category requisitioners, promoting continuous professional development and innovation.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Acting as the main contact for designing specifications for tenders and contracts.
• Conducting mini-competitions and preparing evaluation reports to select the best suppliers.
• Engaging in risk assessment and management associated with procurement activities.
• Collaborating with finance partners in budget setting and forecasting.
• Advocating for compliance with all procurement regulations and policies.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in procurement or commissioning environments with a track record of managing low-to-mid value tenders.
• Qualifications: A recognized professional qualification (CIPS level 5 or equivalent) or relevant experience.
• Skills: High literacy and numeracy; strong written and verbal communication; excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge: Understanding of procurement regulations and contract law, along with experience in cost modelling and risk management.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

Join us in creating a better future for public services. Your expertise can make all the difference!

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