Procurement Business Partner

GMCA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

GMCA in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement activity and contract management in a busy Commercial Services Team. You will work with internal stakeholders to deliver compliant, value-for-money solutions and build effective supply relationships.

The role requires experience in strategic procurement in large organisations, strong communication skills, and MCIPS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-value strategic procurements in large organisations.
• Ability to develop robust contracts that meet customer requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Proven track record of building strategic partnerships externally and internally.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity and contract management delivered through a business partnering approach.
• Ensure compliant, effective procurement processes are in place and widely used.
• Support the Senior Procurement Business Partners in delivering key strategic procurement activity across the organisation.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

MCIPS membership or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £39,152 - £42,839

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Tootal Building, Manchester

Advert closing date: Sunday 13th September

Your role:

We have an exciting opportunity in our Commercial Services Team for a Procurement Business Partner. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to lead on procurement activity and contract management delivered through a business partnering approach. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Business Partner, you will focus on ensuring high-quality outcomes are delivered for internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring compliant, effective and efficient procurement processes are in place and widely used, and supporting the Senior Procurement Business Partners in the delivery of key, strategic procurement activity across the organisation.

The Commercial Services Team supports a hybrid of home-working and office-based working.

About you:

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual able to manage several projects at once. They will be an experienced and driven individual that can generate alternative options and develop practical solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must; you will effectively liaise with a range of people and services at all levels. We are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering high value strategic procurements in a large / complex organisation and a track record of managing and delivering robust contracts that are fit for purpose, add value and meet customer requirements.
• Strongly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• A proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships that inspire confidence and create new strategic partnerships across the organisation and externally
• Motivated with ability to prioritise workloads to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to generate and implement new ideas, alternative options and develop realistic and practical solutions
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (MCIPS) or the equivalent skills and experience in procurement, purchasing and contracts management.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Mandatory Information:

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

Supporting Documents

Procurement BP 2024