Procurement Business Partner

Overview

In this role you will lead the Trust’s procurement strategy and ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing across the portfolio. You will build strong relationships with clinical, operational, and commercial stakeholders to secure best-value solutions and deliver savings. You will advise on procurement processes, manage supplier performance, and contribute to regional and national forums, shaping value-based procurement at a prestigious NHS Trust. This is a chance to drive social value and CIP delivery while operating in a politically sensitive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• permanent contract
• competitive NHS band 7 salary

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of sourcing strategies within the allocated division and achieve savings targets
• Manage supplier relationships, contract management, and performance in designated spend areas
• Collaborate with other government agencies and NHS Trusts on joint procurement initiatives
• Monitor procurement and supply chain performance and contribute to Trust committee and board reports
• Provide specialist procurement advice and ensure compliance with legislation and regulations
• Undertake supplier and market research, evaluate performance, and drive continuous improvement
• Embed social value within procurement processes and maintain strategic supplier partnerships

Key requirements

• Degree level or equivalent in a commercial subject
• MCIPS or equivalent experience or working towards MCIPS
• Prince2 Practitioner (project management)
• Knowledge of Public procurement processes and regulations
• Knowledge of contract law
• Knowledge of purchase-to-pay systems and e-procurement tools
• Experience delivering procurements compliant with EU Procurement law
• Experience in complex procurement projects and tender processes
• Experience in supplier relationship management and delivering savings targets
• Experience with e-tendering, e-sourcing, reverse auctions, and e-catalogues

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Public Contracts Regulations knowledge
• Contract law knowledge
• E-procurement tools (e-tendering, e-sourcing, reverse auctions)

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