Procurement Business Partner

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Dudley is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement activities within the People category. The role includes advising on category strategies, building stakeholder relationships, and managing procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have public sector experience and knowledge of UK procurement legislation. This position offers professional development within a supportive team environment and the chance to impact vital community services.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact community services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within People services.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead advisor for procurement within the People category.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across People services.
• Lead a category team in delivering end-to-end procurement processes.
• Deliver value for money with embedded social value.
• Manage and mentor junior procurement staff.
• Contribute to the development of procurement policies and strategies.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Knowledge of UK procurement legislation

Stakeholder engagement skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement activity within the People category, supporting services such as Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, and Public Health. This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Procurement Team, driving value for money, compliance, and social value across high‑impact contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead advisor for procurement within the People category, developing and implementing category strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across People services to understand needs and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• Lead a category team in delivering end‑to‑end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and internal governance.
• Deliver value for money, embedding social value and sustainability into procurement outcomes.
• Manage and mentor junior procurement staff, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Contribute to the development of procurement policies and strategies, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within People services.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to delivery.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking team committed to delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused procurement services. We offer a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on services that matter to our communities.

What You’ll Experience

• Ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark.
• Aware of key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, finding cost‑effective ways of delivering services.
• Aligned political and managerial leadership structures committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people.
• Encourage active involvement of residents through community forums and meaningful consultation.
• Dedicated time to meaningful consultation and listening to the views of residents.
• Working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents.