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- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
- Full Time, 37 hours per week
- Permanent
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
- £43,693 - £50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Full Time, 37 hours per week
- Permanent
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join our Procurement team. You will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Business Partner to work with and support a wide range of the councils directorates and service teams, delivering expert commercial advice and guidance.
You will ensure:
- effective procurement strategies are developed
- compliant procurements are undertaken
- procurements are in line with the councils standing orders, legislation and sustainable procurement good practice
This is an important role in our Procurement Team and we are seeking an experienced professional, with the knowledge, commitment and drive to deliver effective procurement solutions.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- have experience of delivering a range of procurement solutions, working with multiple stakeholders
- possess strong communication and report writing skills
- have an ability to challenge in an effective manner
- need to be able to work well independently, as a member of a team and be able to lead a team
- be focussed on solutions with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence
- have a desire for continuous professional/personal development
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Health Care Options.
Our ways of working
Work is what we do, not where we go!
We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Katrina Browning, Head of Procurement by email: katrina.browning@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk or by calling 07787 807898.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity.
Closing date: 5pm, 22nd July 2025.
When applying, please ensure:
- that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
- your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification.
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How to apply
Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)
Your statement should:
- Be no more than 2 sides of A4
- use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
- be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.
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