Procurement Business Partner

OverviewRole: Procurement Business Partner (ref 4796)

Contract Length: 4 months

Location: London / Manchester Hybrid – 2 days in the office per week (possibly 3)

The role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Business Partner to play a pivotal role in driving value, compliance, and innovation across commercial activities. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead complex procurements under tight deadlines, provide expert commercial advice to senior leaders, and shape effective solutions that support departmental objectives. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will influence stakeholders at all levels, manage third-party risk, and oversee supplier and contract relationships, while championing continuous improvement and inspiring excellence across the team.

Key accountabilities

Lead complex procurements under tight timelines, ensuring compliance with Public Procurement Regulations.

Provide expert commercial and procurement advice, supporting senior leaders to deliver best value and manage third-party risk.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement, creating effective commercial solutions to meet departmental objectives.

Oversee contract and supplier relationship management

Lead on implementing and drafting Memorandums of Understanding, licenses and other agreements as required.

Act as a trusted adviser across the organisation, representing the Commercial Directorate internally and externally.

Support team development, promote values, and set high standards to build capability and inspire performance.

Key criteria

Strong track record in leading multiple procurement projects, ideally within the public sector, applying public procurement legislation.

PCR 2015/ Experience of running open competitions

Atamis – Sourcing portel experience

Ability to identify and manage risk throughout the commercial lifecycle.

Confident in challenging and influencing stakeholders to deliver value for money.

Skilled in procurement process management, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

Clear communicator with the ability to deliver concise commercial advice and guidance.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, PSR provides a ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the PSR Sourcing ..... full job details .....