Procurement Business Partner (6‑month FTC)
Salary: £60,584 plus excellent benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe
Hybrid working: Two days per week in the office, three days from home
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Start date: We are looking for someone to start ASAP.
We are now looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join us on a six month fixed term contract. This is a key role at a pivotal moment, supporting major procurement activity across Property Services and helping us deliver value, compliance and efficiency during a period of significant change.
About the Role
As a Procurement Business Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across SettleParadigm to deliver compliant and value for money procurement solutions. You will lead on complex procurement activity, support strategic decision making and act as a trusted advisor to teams across Property Services, Development, Finance and other areas of the organisation.
You will take ownership of the full procurement process from planning and sourcing through to evaluation, contract award and mobilisation. You will ensure all activity complies with UK public sector regulations and supports our organisational priorities.
This is a hands on role where you will influence, guide and support colleagues. You will also play a key part in identifying savings, improving procurement practice and supporting merger related efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and budget holders
* Ensure goods and services are procured effectively with the right quality and best value
* Provide expert advice throughout the full procurement lifecycle
* Lead high value procurement activity with clear and accurate documentation
* Analyse spend to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
* Evaluate bids using commercial, quality and social value criteria
* Ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation
* Support business planning with market intelligence and cost insights
* Challenge existing approaches to improve outcomes and deliver savings
What We’re Looking For
Must haves
* Proven procurement management experience in housing, local government or wider public sector
* Experience delivering end to end procurement projects
* Experience using JCT contracts
* Experience with e tendering and contract management systems
* Knowledge of frameworks used in the housing sector
* Experience working in a business partnering model
* Experience procuring services relevant to housing associations
Essential knowledge and skills
* Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement legislation
* Knowledge of sourcing strategies and market engagement
* Understanding of social value and sustainability in procurement
* Awareness of financial controls and audit requirements
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Strong commercial judgement
* Ability to analyse data and present information clearly
Nice to haves
* CIPS qualification or working towards
* Knowledge of collaborative purchasing arrangements
* Ability to support procurement policy development
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
* annual salary: £60,584 per annum
* 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
* Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
* Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
* Life cover and income protection
* Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
* Mental Health First Aiders available to support
* Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
* Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
* 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
* Peer-recognition rewards platform
* Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
* 37 hours per week
* 09:00 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday
* 09:00 - 17:00 - Friday
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Closing Date: 22.05.2026.
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