Procurement Business Partner - People & Communities

We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Bracknell Forest Council to recruit the following Procurement Business Partner position as part of the Council's Corporate Procurement Leadership team.

The role

As the Procurement Business Partner for People & Communities, you will work closely with the Heads of Service for these Directorates in deciding upon commissioning, procurement and contract management activity. With the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, you'll 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.

You'll also have responsibility for managing a small team of Procurement Officers, supporting them in the creation and application of procurement strategy and the delivery of a range of procurements; directly supporting the Council's most strategic contracts and promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice.

Bracknell Forest Council operates a very flexible hybrid working policy. You can be based at home or in the office, however you prefer to work, however you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings in the office as and when required. The office is in Time Square in Bracknell, with great transport links and easy access to the regenerated town centre.

About you

You will be a highly adaptable individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a very supportive team environment. You'll 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.

You will have previous experience in either an ICT or Social Care category focused procurement position and you will ideally be working towards your MCIPS qualification and have up to date knowledge of current and prospective public procurement legislation. You will need a detailed understanding of the procurement and commissioning life cycle coupled with the ability to to adopt a strategic business partnering approach to supporting the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.

Salary and benefits

The salary range is £52,805 to £58,139 + £706 London Weighting Allowance

Benefits include

• Annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years' service
• Local government pension scheme
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees' work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees' health and wellbeing.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.

Additional information

Bracknell Forest's Core values are:

Inclusive | Ambitious | Always Learning

These values influence the way the Council's employees work with each other and the way the Council serves its residents and engages with its communities. The values are made real by Bracknell Forest Council's employees demonstrating them in how they behave every day. If you're excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Bracknell Forest Council is 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 and we will work with you to support you throughout the process.

For further information about the role or to request a copy of the full job description please contact Simon Burr at Morgan Law.

Please note Morgan Law are managing this campaign on behalf of Bracknell Forest Council and any CVs sent directly to the council will not be considered.

We can also only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

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, Bracknell Forest Council cannot guarantee sponsorship for all its roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.