Job Description
Interim Senior Procurement Business Partner
Day rate: £300-£350 inside IR35
Location: 1-2 days per week on-site (London, Manchester, or Birmingham) travel between sites will be required
Length of Contract: 3-6 months
Our client, a public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Advisor to lead and support strategic procurement projects. This role involves working on high-impact initiatives, including legal services frameworks and long-term estate planning, while helping to shape the procurement best practices within the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead on procurement related strategic projects, such as establishing legal services frameworks and long-term estate planning
* Drive effective category management, ensuring contracts are proactively managed
* Engage with contract owners and suppliers to ensure procurement compliance, efficiency, and value for money
* Guide internal stakeholders on procurement best practices, proactively offering solutions and navigating challenges
* Help formalise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and develop a suite of procurement documents
* Strengthen engagement between procurement and wider business functions, ensuring alignment on procurement best practices
* Deputising for the Head of Procurement and supporting with mentoring other team members where appropriate
Interested candidates should possess the following skills and experience:
* CIPS qualification
* Proven experience in public sector procurement, with a strong understanding of governance, compliance and category management
* Experience of leading complex procurement projects
* Extensive experience of managing tender processes and renewals
* The ability to deal with difficult stakeholders
* A keen eye for problem solving and delivering solutions
* The tenacity to drive efficient and effective ways of working in a collegiate and collaborative manner
* Leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to support junior team members to provide guidance in the absence of senior leadership
How to Apply
In order to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV that supports the criteria set out in the person specification as well as your contact details, availability, and desired rate. Due to the number of applications we are currently receiving for roles, we will only be in contact with candidates who meet the required criteria to discuss the role further.