Procurement Business Partner
Procurement Business Partner
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Job Description
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
- 43693 - 50788 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Full Time 37 hours per week
- Permanent
Full time part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partnerto join our Procurement team. You will share ourvalues commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents clients and communities.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Business Partner to work with and support a wide range of the councils directorates and service teams delivering expert commercial advice and guidance.
You will ensure:
- effective procurement strategies are developed
- compliant procurements are undertaken
- procurements are in line with the councils standing orderslegislation and sustainable procurement good practice.
About you
This is an important role in our Procurement Team and we are seeking an experienced professional with the knowledge commitment and drive to deliver effective procurement solutions.
To be successful in this role you will:
- have experience of delivering a range of procurement solutions working with multiple stakeholders
- possess strong communication and report writing skills
- have an ability to challenge in an effective manner
- need to be able to work well independently as a member of a team and be able to lead a team
- be focussed on solutions with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence
- have a desire for continuous professional/personal development
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public private and voluntary sectors we provide excellent services to our 190000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment economy and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Health Care Options.
For more information please visit ourEmployee Benefits page.
Our ways of working
Work is what we do not where we go!
We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way with a mix of office home and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
For an informal discussion about this role please contactKatrina Browning Head of Procurement by emailing or by calling 0.
Please read theJob Description and Person Specification (pdf)before applying for this job opportunity.
Closing date: 5pm 22 July 2025.
When applying please ensure:
- that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
- your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the Job Description/Person Specification.
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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Employment Type
Full-Time
