Procurement Business Partner

Solos Consultants Ltd ,
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Salary: From £24 to £30.49 per hour PAYE/Umbrella - Inside IR35

Overview

Our public sector client is currently looking for a Procurement Business Partner on a 6 month initial contract. Extensions and other opportunities may arise The successful Procurement Business Partner will ensure cross functional category strategies are developed in conjunction with all relevant business areas to ensure alignment, deliver value for money and achieve the strategic aims of our client as well as ensuring the value of the Procurement function. Duties include: · Contribute to and deliver the strategic direction for Procurement working with Senior Managers in the relevant areas of our client · Lead and manage a category management approach to deliver best value for relevant portfolio, taking ownership and responsibility for the delivery of identified savings within that portfolio. · Lead and manage the creation and marketing of Category plans including conducting market research/appraisal exercises in order to identify best value options, and identify where corrective action is needed to ensure procurement issues are managed effectively throughout the procurement cycle. · Lead on continuous improvement activities in · Lead a portfolio to deliver as per Service and Contract Specifications and have overall portfolio responsibility for delivering outcomes The successful Procurement Business Partner should have the following skills and experience: · Proven track record of operating in similar EU procurement regulated environments is required. · Demonstrable experience at delivering savings to an organisation through effective category management. · Demonstrable experience of leading on service delivery specification development, in conjunction with departments, as part of commissioning and procurement processes. · Proven networking experience with other similar organisations to explore current best procurement practice. · Proven ability to lead on tender evaluation activities and processes If you feel you have the right skills and experience for this role, please apply straight away Monday- Fri 37.5 Hours PW Inside IR35 £24.45-£27.26 PAYE Plus Holiday Pay £30.49 umbrella