* Interim Procurement Business Partner position / 3 months
* Based in Ipswich, Hybrid working pattern
About Our Client
The employer is a large organisation, operating within the public sector. Their headquarters are in Ipswich and they boast a strong and dedicated workforce.
Job Description
* Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, acting as a business partner to help solve commercial challenges and identify opportunities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
* Develop and implement procurement strategies for nominated categories, ensuring value for money, cost savings, and the realization of social value benefits.
* Lead the creation and execution of savings plans by analyzing past, current, and future expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value-added benefits.
* Lead multi-disciplinary teams to explore more effective sourcing methods and present business cases for significant procurement projects that require additional resources.
* Develop a provider cost database to support price negotiations, establish fair inflationary uplifts, and guide clients on cost parameters for tenders.
* Provide tactical procurement support and advice on ad hoc procurement projects, ensuring value for money and wise spending decisions.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Procurement Business Partner should have:
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with a professional procurement qualification (CIPS or similar) and in-depth technical procurement knowledge.
* Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships at all levels, both internally and with external suppliers.
* Proven experience in senior-level procurement within large, complex organisations, with the ability to develop and implement business processes aligned to strategic objectives.
* Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and deadlines effectively.
* Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse data, prepare business cases, and present reports to senior stakeholders.
What's on Offer
* A daily rate of £400 - £500 per day.
* A 3-month temporary position with potential for longer-term opportunities.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Located in Ipswich.
* Hybrid working pattern.
* A role within a large, well-established public sector organisation.
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