Interim Procurement Business Partner

Interim Procurement Business Partner An interim procurement business partner is required to join a Local Authority in the Northwest. My client is looking for an experienced Local Authority, Procurement Specialist to add value in a 6-month contract.As the Interim Procurement Business Partner, you will work within a small team which comprises the Procurement Business Partner and the Procurement Assistant. You will report to the Head of Finance and Procurement supporting them with the organisation''s procurement service contributing to strategic procurement objectives alongside other duties below:Key responsibilities of the Interim Procurement Business Partner:Providing a strategic, efficient and flexible procurement service which will deliver optimum value for money, cost savings and best quality of serviceDelivering High/ Medium/ Spend risk procurement activityAssisting and assuring that all audit queries are dealt with effectively and ensure that agreed audit recommendations are implemented within agreed timescalesEnsuring compliance to all policy and procedures relating to procurement activity, including key legalisationsRequired skills and experience of the Interim Procurement Business Partner Extensive experience of working within public sector procurementExperience in negotiating and achieving best value from contractsContract management experienceAbility to manage, identify and mitigate risksExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong organisational and time management skills ..... full job details .....