Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization seeks an Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner in Reading. This role involves creating procurement strategies, managing tenders, and working closely with senior leadership to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of procurement processes, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze data effectively. Competitive daily rates range from GBP 550 to GBP 600, contributing to impactful initiatives within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Dynamic working environment

Chance to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in contract management and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed procurement decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create commercial procurement strategies for effective service delivery.
• Seek cost savings and develop business cases for innovations.
• Work with senior leaders to lead commercial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with commercial policies and manage non-compliance.
• Manage complex pre-tender and tender processes.

Skills

Procurement processes and best practices

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvements

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a large Not For Profit organisation dedicated to its impactful mission. It supports meaningful initiatives and values professional expertise to drive its objectives forward.

Job Description

• Create commercial procurement strategies to support ELT & Directorates to deliver their services in the most effective and efficient way whilst ensuring strategies align with the organisation.
• Pro-actively seek potential cost savings, innovative opportunities and efficiencies, working up ideas into commercially viable business cases and following through to completion with the most appropriate commercial strategy for success.
• Work with ELT and Senior Leaders to develop commercial strategies, playing a leading part in their assigned directorate(s) and contributing equally at senior management and Director level daily.
• Ensure compliance with the organisation's commercial policies and manage any areas of non‑compliance.
• Utilise data analysis and metrics to proactively develop commercial strategies to deliver best value.
• Manage complex pre‑tender and tender processes including supplier selection, internal stakeholder management, conflict resolution, documentation, contract negotiation, contract implementation and commercial evaluation. Negotiate to maximise cost savings, ensure robust commercial practices, security of supply, service, quality and delivery.
• Negotiate and influence at all levels, specifically at ELT and Senior Leader level, including suppliers, long‑standing third‑party partners and other stakeholders.
• Challenge the status quo when better commercial opportunities exist and work with the department to implement change.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in contract management and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed procurement decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of GBP 550 to GBP 600.
• Temporary role based in Reading, offering a dynamic working environment.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact through strategic procurement initiatives.

If you are ready to bring your expertise as an Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner to a rewarding role in Reading, we encourage you to apply today!