Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Permanent As a modern, flexible, and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Procurement Business Partner, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities We are looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join our team. You'll have proven experience in delivering complex above threshold/high-value procurements and possess a good knowledge of the public sector regulations relating to procurement. You will be responsible for providing professional procurement and commercial advice and services to specific areas of Suffolk County Council, up to and including Assistant Director level based on their business objectives and market strategies. You will need: to be educated to level 6 or have equivalent skills and knowledge Procurement / commissioning professional qualification (CIPS or equivalent) to be flexible and resilient to manage changing priorities and the pressure of the role the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team effective communication and networking skills good problem-solving and workload planning skills. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. We will offer you: the chance to work within a committed, driven, and friendly team/directorate a positive, flexible working environment to create a healthy work-life balance opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge through access to a range of learning and annual personal development reviews the opportunity to become familiar with a wide range of work across different teams at Suffolk County Council, including cross directorate working and project-based work. The team The procurement team is a highly skilled, professional, and committed team providing procurement advice and support to all areas of the council and undertaking above threshold high-value procurements. We are a friendly and supportive team who are committed to flexible working and recognise that well-being is essential to the way we work Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Neil Holland or Juliette Orsler for a casual conversation. You can reach them Neil by calling 01473 264785 or Juliette by calling 01473 264852. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Question 1 – Please evidence that you are either educated to degree level, that you have a procurement/commissioning professional qualification (CIPS) or have equivalent relevant experience and knowledge. Question 2 – Please outline your experience of delivering complex procurements. Question 3 – Please evidence your ability to demonstrate personal resilience and accuracy under pressure or when faced with conflicting demands. Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 May 2025 Interview date: 27 May 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .