Procurement Business Partner

Connect2Dudley; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement activity within the People category. This role is crucial in the Corporate Procurement Team, focusing on value for money and compliance in contracts related to Adult Social Care and Public Health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector procurement and excellent relationship management skills. This full-time, permanent position is based in Dudley.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within People services.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

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.
• Manage and mentor junior procurement staff.
• Contribute to the development of procurement policies and strategies.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Management skills

Job description

Job Title : Procurement Business Partner -People

Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Location : Dudley

About the Role

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, Public Health. This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Procurement Team, driving value for money, compliance, and social value across high-impact contracts.

Key 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.

About You

Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within People services.

Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and frameworks.

Excellent stakeholder engagem...