Procurement Business Partner
At Suffolk County Council, we’re reimagining what local government can achieve. As a Procurement Business Partner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting smarter, more sustainable procurement strategies that deliver real value to our communities and the environment.
* Location: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX – Hybrid working
* Salary: £40,777 – £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* Hours: 37 hours per week – flexible working options available
* Contract: Permanent
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the delivery of procurement projects, planning and implementing continual improvement.
* Provide procurement advice and practical support to stakeholders, helping them achieve their goals while supporting council’s wider objectives.
* Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
* Lead tenders and negotiations, ensuring compliance with UK procurement legislation and council’s Procurement Rules.
* Provide input on business cases and reports to senior officers and council members.
* Give general advice on contract management, ensuring contracts are managed in line with council’s Contract Management Standards.
* Advise on social value, ensuring procurement activities create positive outcomes for Suffolk’s communities.
* Review and triage procurement requests, liaising with stakeholders to gather necessary information.
Qualifications
* Professional procurement/commissioning qualification (CIPS) or equivalent experience.
* Good interpersonal, persuasive, and negotiating skills.
* Appreciation of working within a large, complex political organisation, ideally within the public sector.
* Project management and planning skills.
* Collaborative spirit and drive for continuous improvement.
* Proficient IT skills including e‑tendering systems, MS Excel, Word and Teams/SharePoint.
* Strong communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
* Positive ‘can do’ approach to work, willingness to learn and innovate.
Benefits
* Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro‑rata) plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
* Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
* Performance‑related annual pay progression, plus annual cost‑of‑living pay increase.
* Training and encouragement to broaden knowledge.
* Diverse and active staff networks.
* Flexible working options – right to request from first day.
Contact
For more information please contact Juliette Orsler or Neil Holland at 01473 264852 or via email: juliette.orsler@suffolk.gov.uk / neil.holland@suffolk.gov.uk.
Application Process
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in PDF or MS Word format.
Closing date: 11:30 pm, 30 November 2025.
Interview dates: 8 and 9 December 2025.
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