Procurement Business Partner

South East Employers; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Hailsham seeks a Procurement Business Partner to manage high-value procurement projects. This role involves collaboration with teams and stakeholders to ensure ethical procurement practices. Candidates should be experienced in public sector regulations and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Friendly, supportive team

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value, complex procurement projects.
• Work closely with service teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Deliver smart, ethical, and impactful procurement.

Skills

Confident working independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of public sector regulations

Experience in a local authority environment

Risk management and opportunity spotting

Clear communication with stakeholders

Strategic and people-smart

Job description

About the Role

Hailsham, East Sussex | Full Time | Permanent | Salary: £39,015.24 – £,557.32 / Year | Closes: 23 November 2025

About Wealden District Council

Wealden District Council is forward‑thinking with great opportunities and values people as much as performance.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner who is skilled with contracts and compliance, excellent at building relationships, and can make procurement feel like partnership.

What the role involves

You’ll lead high‑value, complex procurement projects that make a real difference across shared service councils. You’ll work closely with service teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver smart, ethical, and impactful procurement while being part of a supportive and sociable team.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Confident working independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of public sector regulations and experience in a local authority environment.
• Comfortable managing risk, spotting opportunities, and communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic, people‑smart, and ready to raise the profile of procurement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & pension scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working.

Contact

For more information and an informal chat, please contact Cathy Nelson – Procurement Services Manager on 01323 443347 or via email at [e-mail].

Ethical Use of AI in Applications

We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools. However, we assess each application to ensure candidacy genuinely understands the role. AI may be used ethically and responsibly but candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.

Diversity & Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. All applications will be treated on merit.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please visit wealdendc.ciphr-irecruit.com.