Procurement Business Partner

Pertemps Scotland Perms; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 101,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Immediate start

Public sector projects

Job summary

Pertemps Scotland Perms is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to shape procurement strategy, partner with senior leaders, and deliver compliant, value-driven solutions across a diverse portfolio.

You'll work closely with Directors to provide strategic procurement support, oversee major projects, and embed commercial best practice across the organisation. This 12-month contract is hybrid with one day per week in the office and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience across public sector or complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Government Commercial standards and procurement legislation.
• Experience managing complex procurement projects independently.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Contract and supplier management experience.
• Ideally pursuing CIPS Level 4 with substantial procurement exposure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop and manage procurement plans.
• Lead end-to-end procurement exercises in line with current legislation.
• Provide commercial advice on procurement strategy, contract management and supplier performance.
• Monitor contract spend, governance and compliance.
• Support supplier relationship management and contract performance reviews.
• Deliver procurement training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement activity represents best value and minimises risk.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Government standards

CIPS Level 4

Education

CIPS Level 4 (or working towards)

Job description

Procurement Business Partner

12-Month Contract Day Rate Hybrid (1 Day Per Week in Office) Immediate Start

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with extensive experience to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders, and delivering compliant, value-driven procurement solutions across a diverse portfolio.

The Role Working closely with Directors and senior leadership teams, you will provide strategic procurement support, oversee complex procurement activity, and ensure commercial best practice is embedded across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop and manage procurement plans.


• Lead end-to-end procurement exercises in line with currentmlegislation.


• Provide commercial advice on procurement strategy, contract management and supplier performance.


• Monitor contract spend, governance and compliance.


• Support supplier relationship management and contract performance reviews.


• Deliver procurement training and guidance to internal stakeholders.


• Ensure procurement activity represents best value and minimises commercial risk.


• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.

About You We're looking for someone who has:

• Significant procurement experience.


• Strong knowledge of Government Commercial standards and procurement legislation.


• Experience managing complex procurement projects independently.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.


• Contract and supplier management experience.


• Ideally CIPS Level 4 qualified (or working towards) with substantial procurement experience.


• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract


• Competitive day rate


• Immediate start available


• Hybrid working - just 1 day per week in the office


• Opportunity to work on high-profile procurement projects within a large public sector organisation