Procurement Business Partner - Place and Resources

Bracknell Forest Council

  • Bracknell, Berkshire
  • £62,669-68,998 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Are you a MCIPS qualified procurement professional ready to lead high-performing procurement practices across the council?Following a restructure of our procurement team we have already filled several roles, and are now recruiting for a Procurement Business Partner for our Place and Resources directorate to complete the team.About you…As a Procurement Business Partner, you will work closely with Heads of Service supporting them in making decisions around commissioning, procurement, and contract management activities. You will also work on improving forward planning and procurement pipelines, whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.You will be responsible for managing a Procurement Officer and supporting them to create and apply procurement strategies and deliver a range of procurements - directly supporting the council's most strategic contracts and promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice.You will be personable and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders.As our Procurement Business Partner, you will also have a detailed understanding of the procurement and commissioning lifecycle, be able to adopt a strategic business partnering approach to support the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline, whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.About the team…We are a supportive team, looking for someone who is highly adaptable and looking for a challenging and rewarding role with previous experience in either a Construction or Professional Services category focused procurement position.At Bracknell Forest Council we embrace hybrid and flexible working so you can be based at home or in the office, depending on your preference, however you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings in the office as and when required.Key responsibilities...
  • Providing a business partner approach to support the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline for defined departments and services.
  • Devising appropriate procurement strategies.
  • Engaging with stakeholders at all levels to support the delivery of projects on time and within defined budgets.
  • Providing comprehensive, relevant and high value insight into all procurement and commercial aspects for specific departments and services.
  • Promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice across the council.
  • Managing a Procurement Officer in supporting defined areas.
For more details, see the full job description and person specification.Our benefits...
  • 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years' continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.
  • Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
  • Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
  • Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
  • Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
  • Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
*(pro rata for part time)or see the candidate pack.Our Values...At Bracknell Forest Council define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.Reasonable adjustments...We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting . We will work with you to support you throughout the process.Interview dateInterviews will be held week commencing 15th September 2025, by mutual agreement.Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.Want to ask us a question?For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:Alistair Little - Head of Corporate ProcurementEmail: Alistair.little@bracknell-forest.gov.ukTel.: 01344 351896Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.No agencies please.Equal OpportunitiesBracknell Forest Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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