Procurement Business Partner (Digital and ICT)

City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for a Procurement Professional to join the Procurement and Commercial team with a focus on the Digital & ICT category. The role requires strong commercial acumen and a proactive approach to delivering value and disruption in traditional thinking. Flexible and agile working options will be considered, with a minimum of two office days per week.

Salary - £60,144 – £63,535 (Grade 9)

Hours - 37 per week

Contract - full time permanent

Work Style - Flexible workstyle (hybrid, minimum two office days per week)

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Professional to join the team as Procurement Business Partner with a focus on the Digital & ICT category. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and procurement best practice.

To be successful you will need to

• Be strategic and innovative in your thinking and able to effectively challenge the norm;
• Be analytical and make decisive decisions;
• Be adaptable and effectively problem solve;
• Lead from the front and able to motivate and develop your team;
• Communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels;
• Provide a quality service focused on supporting stakeholders;
• Be able to deliver in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects.

Candidate Experience

We’re looking for someone with strong procurement expertise and a track record of delivering results in a complex environment. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience working at a senior level in procurement
• Proven ability to lead strategic projects and manage change
• Strong understanding of tender processes and contract management
• Confidence in providing commercial and procurement advice
• Familiarity with e-procurement systems and supplier relationship management
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and agencies

Qualifications

Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply via examination and Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPs) or studying towards level 6; or a Category specific relevant degree. Including where applicable continued professional membership of the relative awarding body.

Salary and Contact

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Parvinder Uppal, Head of Procurement and Commercial, 01902 554029 or email parvinder.uppal@wolverhampton.gov.uk.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held in person in the week commencing 06/10/2025. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process. Full details will be provided in the interview invitation.

Working Arrangements and Diversity

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise performance and productivity, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The workstyle for this role is flexible.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality and strive to reflect the diverse community we serve. The Council supports Disability Confident, is an LGBT+ inclusive workplace, and supports care leavers. We offer a guaranteed interview if the essential criteria are met. Details about staff equality forums and other policies can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.