About You
Alongside technical procurement expertise, we are seeking a dynamic, pragmatic and knowledgeable individual who is solution‑focused, with an eye for innovation and able to ask the right questions at the right time. Central to this are excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to build and develop professional relationships across the council and beyond.
About The Team
SCC’s Contracting and Procurement service is part of Enabling Services Directorate and aspires to be the ‘best in class’ through creating a cohesive approach to procurement and contract management to deliver value for money from our contracts and expenditure with external suppliers.
The Contracting and Procurement service is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join us in the role of Procurement Business Partner. Managing a small team, this is a key role within Contracting and Procurement and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of providing professional procurement advice on public sector procurement legislation, managing end to end procurement processes in compliance with internal and external procurement rules and regulations, securing value for money through procurement activity and working with stakeholders to plan their procurement requirements.
What We Can Offer You
Salary
The salary band for this role is £47,181 - £51,357 per annum. The starting salary is £47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Benefits
* Excellent
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
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