Procurement Business Partner

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of GBP43,693 - GBP50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time).

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join our Procurement team. The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Business Partner to support a wide range of the councils service areas.

You will deliver expert commercial advice and guidance to ensure:

• effective procurement strategies are developed
• compliant procurements are undertaken
• procurements are in line with the councils Standing Orders, legislation and sustainable procurement good practice.

About you

To apply for this role, you will:

• need to be able to evidence experience of delivering a range of procurement solutions working with multiple stakeholders
• have a strong work ethic
• possess good communication and report writing skills
• have an ability to challenge in an effective manner
• need to be able to work well independently, as a member of a team and be able to lead a team

Benefits of working for us

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Program
• Employee Assist Program
• Health Care Options

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

Closing date: 5pm, 6 May 2025

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Procurement Business Partner role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.