Procurement Partner - Public Sector, Hybrid Role

Publica Group; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Publica Group is seeking a Procurement Business Partner in Cirencester for a hybrid role combining home and office-based work. You will support procurement across partner councils, ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation, and help deliver high-performing contracts that benefit communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a small, supportive team and requires MCIPS progression, strong communication, and diligent governance to optimise spend across multiple councils.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Public Sector Procurement and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Holds or currently studying towards MCIPS.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised and able to deliver in high-pressure environments.
• Resilient, independent, and motivated with a passion for public service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement support, from commissioning through to contract management.
• Provide expert procurement advice and lead complex, compliant processes.
• Analyse spend data using Agresso ERP and category management tools to maximise cost savings.
• Drive innovation by supporting best-practice procurement strategies and e-procurement.
• Work on aggregated contracts and frameworks to improve efficiency across all Publica partners.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

MCIPS (in progress)

Tools

Agresso ERP

Job description

Publica Group is seeking a Procurement Business Partner in Cirencester for a hybrid role combining home and office-based work. You will support procurement across partner councils, ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation, and help deliver high-performing contracts that benefit communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a small, supportive team and requires MCIPS progression, strong communication, and diligent governance to optimise spend across multiple councils.