Procurement Business Partner

The Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Procurement Business Partner. In this role you will ensure the purchase of goods and services is fair, compliant and delivers value for customers. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting procurement activity, improving ways of working and ensuring adherence to UK public procurement regulations. Responsibilities will include • Lead procurement exercises from brief through to award, ensuring delivery of procurement benefits and financial savings. • Develop and maintain procurement templates, policies and training materials to improve processes. • Ensure compliance with EU and UK public procurement legislation, including PCR2015 and PA2023, as well as internal standards. • Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation to understand needs, plan procurement activity and support contract management. • Maintain accurate contract records and track spend, savings and price changes. • Analyse procurement data to produce reports and insights that identify improvement opportunities and drive value. • Promote digital procurement tools, framework agreements and flexible ways of working. • Support supplier performance through regular reviews and ongoing supplier relationship management. The Person The ideal candidate is a proactive procurement professional with strong analytical, communication and influencing skills. • Demonstrated knowledge of EU and UK public procurement legislation, including PCR2015 and PA2023. • Proven experience managing procurement exercises that deliver financial savings and value. • Strong influencing and project management abilities, with excellent verbal and written communication. • High IT literacy, with confidence using digital procurement tools, frameworks and flexible working methods. The Location: North Somerset + hybrid working The Salary: £42,500 Hours: 37.5 hours Monday – Friday (30 hours and 4 days also considered) The Benefits: Superb benefits including 25 days holiday, healthcare, enhanced pension, cycle to work scheme and well-being programme