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Procurement Business Partner

United Kingdom, Gloucester 40000.00 - 43000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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I’m currently working with a secure public sector organisation in the South West who are building out their in-house commercial capability and looking to appoint a Procurement Business Partner. This is a genuinely interesting opportunity to help shape a growing procurement function, working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to drive value, compliance, and better commercial outcomes across the organisation.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading end-to-end procurement activity across defined categories
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on procurement routes, compliance, and commercial decisions
  • Managing the contracts register and procurement pipeline, including risk and review cycles
  • Supporting budget setting and financial planning alongside Finance Business Partners
  • Driving value for money through market engagement, benchmarking, and cost analysis
  • Contributing to the development of procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Supporting a small buying hub-style function

Requirements

  • Experience in a procurement or commissioning environment (c.2+ years)
  • Track record of running low to mid-value tenders end-to-end
  • Solid understanding of public sector procurement regulations, contract management, and risk
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence and guide non-procurement colleagues
  • Commercial awareness, with experience in areas such as cost modelling, supplier evaluation, or benchmarking
  • Ideally working towards or holding CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent)
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