Procurement Business Partner

Spencer Clarke Group are looking for a Procurement Business Partner to work with our local authority client in Cumbria!  

FULL TIME  - Hybrid working

Contract – 6 months initial contract with the view to being extended to an ongoing basis

Salary – £19.18+ per hour – negotiable dependent on experience

About the role:

• Undertake quote and tender exercises to procure goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations and guidelines.
• Engage with stakeholders and suppliers to build strong relationships and manage contracts effectively.
• Develop and deliver effective working alliances, partnerships, and services.
• Prioritise and manage workloads effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Utilise problem-solving skills and innovative thinking to overcome challenges in the procurement process.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills to drive projects forward.

About You:

• Relevant professional qualification (ideally CIPS level 4 or above/ working towards), and/or relevant experience in this field.
• Working knowledge of public procurement regulations/ working in a Public Sector procurement environment.
• Procurement practitioner experience of undertaking quote & tender exercises
• Experience in stakeholder/customer engagement/ supplier relationship & contract management.
• Experience of developing/delivering effective working alliances, partnerships, and services.

About us:

• We offer a £250 referral bonus – so please pass on any details to someone who you think may be interested!
• We supply to hundreds of councils across the UK!
• Nationwide Supplier to the NHS!

If you are interested in this role, please contact Jenna @ Spencer Clarke Group – 0203 039 3555