Interim Procurement Business Partner

Wolverhampton City Council are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Business Partner to lead the delivery of procurement activity across its Corporate Services category portfolio
.

In this influential role, you will provide strategic procurement support across areas such as HR, Finance, Legal, and Professional Services, ensuring compliant, value-driven procurement outcomes. You will also lead and develop a team of four procurement professionals
, driving performance, capability and continuous improvement across the function.

• Lead procurement projects and category strategies across the Corporate Services portfolio.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial and procurement objectives.
• Manage complex tendering and contract management activities.
• Provide procurement advice in line with Public Contract Regulations and Council policies.
• Line manage, mentor and develop a team of four procurement staff.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies, savings and service improvements.

• Proven public sector procurement experience, ideally within local government.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice.
• Experience leading complex procurements across Corporate Services categories.
• Previous line management and team leadership experience.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.