Interim Procurement Business Partner

• Interim Procurement Business Partner position / 3 months
• Based in Ipswich, Hybrid working pattern

About Our Client

The employer is a large organisation, operating within the public sector. Their headquarters are in Ipswich and they boast a strong and dedicated workforce.

Job Description

• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, acting as a business partner to help solve commercial challenges and identify opportunities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for nominated categories, ensuring value for money, cost savings, and the realization of social value benefits.
• Lead the creation and execution of savings plans by analyzing past, current, and future expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value-added benefits.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to explore more effective sourcing methods and present business cases for significant procurement projects that require additional resources.
• Develop a provider cost database to support price negotiations, establish fair inflationary uplifts, and guide clients on cost parameters for tenders.
• Provide tactical procurement support and advice on ad hoc procurement projects, ensuring value for money and wise spending decisions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Business Partner should have:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with a professional procurement qualification (CIPS or similar) and in-depth technical procurement knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships at all levels, both internally and with external suppliers.
• Proven experience in senior-level procurement within large, complex organisations, with the ability to develop and implement business processes aligned to strategic objectives.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse data, prepare business cases, and present reports to senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• A daily rate of £400 - £500 per day.
• A 3-month temporary position with potential for longer-term opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Located in Ipswich.
• Hybrid working pattern.
• A role within a large, well-established public sector organisation.