Procurement Business Partner

Michael Page; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' holiday

Bank holidays included

Option to purchase additional holiday

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Procurement Business Partner in Liverpool to manage procurement for the Public Sector, turning needs into clear purchasing plans and leading from requirement through contract award.

You will collaborate across Procurement & Supply Chain, provide practical advice, and ensure procurement records are well maintained, supporting value for money and effective decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing end-to-end procurement activity.
• Ability to translate service needs into procurement requirements.
• Experience in preparing tender and procurement documentation.
• Confidence in managing tender processes and evaluations.
• Ability to provide clear procurement advice to internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail in procurement records.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity from initial requirement through to contract award.
• Prepare procurement documents with requirements, timescales and evaluation criteria clearly.
• Run tender processes and support fair, consistent evaluations to help teams select suitable suppliers.
• Provide practical procurement advice to colleagues, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
• Build effective working relationships across Procurement & Supply Chain and with service areas.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure key documents are available when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and day-to-day purchasing easier for colleagues.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Translate requirements

Tender documentation

Tender management

Procurement advisory

Record keeping

Job description

As a Procurement Business Partner in Liverpool, you will manage procurement activity for the Public Sector, helping teams source goods and services that meet their needs. You will work closely with colleagues across Procurement & Supply Chain to keep purchasing activity clear, practical and well organised.

Client Details

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, with people who are passionate about making the city a better place. With ambitious plans for the future, there is a strong focus on delivering high-quality services, driving innovation and creating positive outcomes for residents.

Public service has never been more important, and these roles offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference through strategic procurement and commercial leadership. Successful candidates will play a key role in transforming services, delivering value for money and supporting initiatives that place communities at the heart of decision-making.

Working in this environment provides the chance to contribute to projects that directly impact local people and help shape the future of one of the UK's most dynamic cities. Collaboration, integrity and a commitment to excellence underpin everything that is delivered, ensuring the best possible outcomes for communities.

With a world-famous waterfront, rich cultural heritage, affordable housing, excellent schools and extensive green spaces, Liverpool offers an outstanding quality of life and a fantastic place to live and work.

Description

Work with internal teams to understand procurement needs and turn them into clear purchasing plans.

• Lead procurement activity from initial requirement through to contract award, keeping stakeholders informed throughout.
• Prepare procurement documents that set out requirements, timescales and evaluation criteria clearly.
• Run tender processes and support fair, consistent evaluations to help teams select suitable suppliers.
• Provide practical procurement advice to colleagues, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
• Build effective working relationships across Procurement & Supply Chain and with service areas.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure key documents are available when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and make day-to-day purchasing easier for colleagues.

Profile

A successful 'Procurement Business Partner' should have:

• Experience of managing end-to-end procurement activity.
• Ability to translate service needs into clear procurement requirements.
• Experience of preparing tender and procurement documentation.
• Confidence in managing tender processes and supporting evaluation activity.
• Ability to provide clear procurement advice to a range of internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail when maintaining procurement records.

Job Offer

• Permanent Procurement Business Partner position based in Liverpool.
• Salary of £53,051 to £58,543 dependent on the level of experience.
• At least 31 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days after five years' service, pro rata for part-time employees.
• Option to purchase additional holiday days.
• Agile working, dependent on the role.

Inclusion and Support

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.