Strategic Procurement Business Partner

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Strategic Procurement Business Partner to lead and manage high-value contracts across key service portfolios. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic procurement within large public sector organizations and a deep understanding of procurement regulations. This role combines innovative procurement practices with stakeholder engagement to ensure the delivery of sustainable community outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and well-being initiatives

Career development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic procurement within large public sector organizations.
• Deep understanding of procurement regulations (PCR15 & PA23) and best practices.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement and commercial initiatives.
• Advise senior stakeholders on procurement strategies.
• Manage the full commissioning cycle from business case to contract management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Market analysis

Contract management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience, ideally MCIPS Level 6

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering high-impact procurement solutions for supplies and services procurements?

Join our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub as a Strategic Procurement Business Partner and play a key role in shaping public service delivery. You will provide guidance and leadership to your service areas and a team of three, driving above-threshold procurement activities, fostering innovation, identifying savings opportunities, and representing procurement at directorate meetings and senior forums locally and nationally.

Our Commissioning and Procurement Hub collaborates with clients to develop and execute procurement strategies that meet their success criteria. We leverage collective experience and lessons learned to ensure effective approaches, supporting all stages of the commercial lifecycle and maximizing value alongside client teams.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a new unitary authority combining the strengths of five previous councils to create positive change for residents, communities, and businesses. We are committed to serving our residents better and focusing on future improvements.

About the role

You will manage high-value, high-risk contracts across key service portfolios: Communities, Assistant Chief Executive, Planning Growth (excluding construction), and Sustainability and Resources.

You will lead on the commissioning cycle, including business case development, market analysis, sourcing strategies, and contract management, ensuring procurement practices deliver value, innovation, and sustainable community outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading strategic procurement and commercial initiatives.
2. Advising senior stakeholders on procurement strategies.
3. Managing the full commissioning cycle from business case to contract management.
4. Providing market insights, shaping supplier relationships, and exploring social value opportunities.
5. Representing the Council externally and driving market intelligence-led innovation.

Any-Desk:

This role requires connectivity to our network for accessing digital resources, which can be from home or the office. Occasional office work is expected based on team needs.

About you

• Extensive experience in strategic procurement within large public sector organizations.
• Deep understanding of procurement regulations (PCR15 & PA23) and best practices.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects and efficiencies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience, ideally MCIPS Level 6 or similar.

Refer to the attached job summary for full details about the role.

Other information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring declaration of:

• All unspent cautions and convictions.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk.

Our values and culture

Our core values are Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy. We offer:

• An inclusive, fair culture
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact
• Health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance, Mental Health First Aiders, and workshops
• Support through our Employee Representative Group
• Career development opportunities
• Fun activities like fundraising and social events

We value our staff and strive for an accessible, inclusive environment through networks, diversity initiatives, and flexible working arrangements. We aim to reflect the communities we serve and promote equality and inclusion.

We recognise and reward you

We reward success with benefits including flexible working, discounts at various venues, auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, Costco memberships, discounted gym memberships, travel discounts, and more.