Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Procurement Business Partner to join our teambased in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of GBP43,693 - GBP50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time).

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

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 council's 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 council's standing orders, legislation and sustainable procurement good practice.

About you

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

About us

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.

Closing date: 5pm, 22 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.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Closing date: 5pm, 22 July 2025

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Procurement Business Partner ?role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.