Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial)
Job description
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37hrs Full Time
Working Style: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial).
As part of the agenda for Procurement Reform, the role will contribute to leading change in an evolving procurement landscape, helping to shape the future of procurement within the Council, as part of the Corporate Procurement Team. You will enhance the team in modernising and raising the profile of procurement activity across the Council in the context of legislative change.
As part of the role of Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial) you will act as a lead across the Authority, identifying and delivering on business partnerships and commercial opportunities relating to the Authority&s procurement expenditure. The post holder will seek opportunities for collaborative working, and streamlining of contractual arrangements, to meet the Authority&s objectives for cost-efficiency, while maintaining social value outcomes and legal compliance.
You will need to demonstrate experience in providing professional level procurement support, leading and co-ordinating strategic procurement exercises, with knowledge of the full public procurement and legal process.
About you:
Do you have:
1. MCIPS Qualification or an equivalent Business or Management related qualification;
2. Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or equivalent professional membership, which would be desirable for this role;
3. Business relationship and commercial experience, excellent presentation and communication skills, and experience working in a team environment, delivering a customer focused service.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
4. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
5. Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
6. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
7. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
8. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
9. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
10. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,