Procurement Business Partner

Job in Warrington, Cheshire, MK46, England, UK

Listing for: James Andrew Recruitment Solutions

Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-10-15

Job specializations:

Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 450 GBP Weekly GBP 450.00 WEEK

Our client, based in Wolverhampton, is currently recruiting for a Procurement Business Partner on a 12 month temporary contract. The position is due to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis. The daily rate is £450 inside IR35 and travel will be required to the office 2/3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be CIPS Level 4, have experience in a Local Authority setting and have delivered procurements under PA23.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Providing professional procurement advice and support to Corporate Services departments, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, council policies, and financial regulations Partnering with budget holders and service leads to develop effective procurement and sourcing strategies that deliver value for money Leading and supporting procurement exercises, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award Managing and developing supplier and contract relationships, monitoring performance, risks, savings, and service outcomes Identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, sustainable procurement, and continuous improvement Experience required:
Background in Local Authority setting is highly desirable Knowledge, understanding of and experience with PA23 CIPS Level 4

Working hours:

37 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible.

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