Procurement Business Partner Redeployment
Procurement Business Partner Redeployment
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX Hybrid
- 39513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Permanent
This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only
As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as a Procurement Business Partner youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking to recruit anenthusiastic and experiencedProcurement Business Partner to join our team.The procurement team is a highlyskilled professional and committed team providing procurement advice and support to all areas of the Council and undertaking above threshold highvalue procurements.
Youll have proven experience in delivering complex above threshold/highvalue procurements and possess a good knowledge of the public sector regulations relating to procurement.
You will be responsible for providing professional procurement and commercial advice and services to specific areas of Suffolk County Council up to and including Assistant Director level based on their business objectives and market strategies.
You will need
- to be flexible and resilient to manage changing priorities and the pressure of the role
- the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team
- effective communication and networking skills
- good problemsolving and workload planning skills.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all the requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
We will offer you:
- the chance to work withina committed driven and friendly team/directorate
- a positive flexible working environment to create a healthy worklife balance
- opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge through access to a range of learning and annual personal development reviews
- the opportunity to become familiar with a wide range of work across different teams at Suffolk County Council including cross directorate working and projectbased work.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Gillian Glanville for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0or emailing
How to apply
Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
Question 1 Please evidence that you are either educated to degree level that you have a procurement/commissioning professional qualification (CIPS) or have equivalent relevant experience and knowledge.
Question 2 Please outline your experience of delivering complex procurements.
Question 3 Please evidence your ability to demonstrate personal resilience and accuracy under pressure or when faced with conflicting demands.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 13 April 2025.
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. #LIHybrid
Employment Type
Full-Time
