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Head of Procurement Business Partnering, London (City of London)
Client: Reed Talent Solutions
Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
An iconic public sector organisation is recruiting for a Head of Procurement Business Partnering on an interim basis for a 6-month initial contract.
This role offers a day rate of £700 - £800 per day inside IR35 (umbrella). The position involves hybrid working with 3 days per week on-site.
About the Role
Lead the Commercial Leads team and drive excellence across procurement operations. Focus on developing category strategies, stakeholder engagement, and embedding responsible procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of Commercial Leads.
* Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business goals.
* Create dashboard reporting tools for stakeholders.
* Strengthen business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
* Improve governance of category boards.
* Build a Commercial Service reporting framework.
* Design team capability development plans.
* Lead market engagement activities and coach team members.
* Embed Responsible Procurement principles into systems and processes.
Person Specification
* Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management, with a record of cost savings and supplier innovation.
* Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships in complex environments.
* Deep understanding of supplier market dynamics, contracts, and risk management.
* Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
* Strong analytical and commercial skills.
* Professional qualifications such as MCIPS, MBA, or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Public Procurement regulations and compliance.
If you meet these skills and are seeking your next contract, apply now.
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