Overview
Procurement Business Partner (Digital and ICT)
Salary - £60,144 - £63,535 (Grade 9)
Hours - 37
Contract type - full time permanent
Work Style - Flexible workstyle (hybrid, minimum two office days per week)
The Organisation
The Council is looking for a person to join the Procurement and Commercial team for our new chapter. We are looking for a person with Digital & ICT category experience, who can demonstrate the right commercial acumen, confidence to disrupt traditional thinking and enthusiasm to make a difference. The Council operates within central Wolverhampton but opportunities for flexible and agile working will be considered.
Located in the heart of the city of Wolverhampton, we offer a modernised working environment with great transport links, a wide-ranging staff benefits scheme, competitive salary and flexible working hours.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Professional to join the team as Procurement Business Partner with a focus on the Digital & ICT category. The role will require an individual with in-depth knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and procurement best practice.
To be successful you will need to
* Be strategic and innovative in your thinking and able to effectively challenge the norm;
* Be analytical and make decisive decisions;
* Be adaptable and effectively problem solve;
* Lead from the front and able to motivate and develop your team;
* Communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels;
* Provide a quality service focused on supporting stakeholders;
* Be able to deliver in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects.
Candidate Experience
We’re looking for someone with strong procurement expertise and a track record of delivering results in a complex environment. Ideally, you’ll bring:
* Experience working at a senior level in procurement
* Proven ability to lead strategic projects and manage change
* Strong understanding of tender processes and contract management
* Confidence in providing commercial and procurement advice
* Familiarity with e-procurement systems and supplier relationship management
* Experience working collaboratively across teams and agencies
For a full breakdown of the experience required, please refer to the Job Description.
Qualifications
Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply via examination and Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPs) or studying towards level 6. Or a Category specific relevant degree, including where applicable continued professional membership of the relative awarding body.
Contacts
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Parvinder Uppal, Head of Procurement and Commercial on 01902 554029 or email parvinder.uppal@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Interview Information
Interviews will be held in person week commencing 06/10/2025. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process. Full details will be provided in the interview invitation.
Our Working Arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for touch down space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. The workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for is flexible.
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Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We have received recognitions such as the Stonewall Silver Award and the RACE Code Quality Mark, reflecting our engagement with LGBTQ+ and racial equality. As of March 2023, we also highlight the Gold Award Armed Forces employer status and our commitment to supporting care leavers, including a guaranteed interview if essential criteria are met.
We encourage an inclusive culture where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join.
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for vacancies requiring a DBS check to assess suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.
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Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification
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