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Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner

Reading Temporary £550 - £600 per day View Job Description
The Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising procurement strategies within the Not For Profit sector. Based in Reading, this temporary position requires a focused professional to effectively oversee procurement operations and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Remote working.
  • Competitive day rate.

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the Not For Profit sector and is recognised as a large organisation dedicated to its impactful mission. It supports meaningful initiatives and values professional expertise to drive its objectives forward.

Job Description

  • Create commercial procurement strategies to support ELT & Directorates to deliver their services in the most effective and efficient way whilst ensuring strategies align with the organisation
  • Pro-actively seeking out potential cost savings, innovative opportunities and efficiencies working up ideas into commercially viable business cases and following through to completion with the most appropriate commercial strategy for success.
  • Working with ELT and Senior Leaders to develop commercial strategies, play a leading part in their assigned directorate(s) contributing equally at senior management and Director level daily.
  • Ensuring compliance with the organisation commercial policies and managing any areas of non-compliance.
  • Utilising data analysis and metrics to proactively develop commercial strategies to deliver best value
  • Management of complex pre-tender and tender processes including supplier selection, internal stakeholder management, conflict resolution, documentation, contract negotiation, contract implementation and commercial evaluation. Negotiations must maximise the cost savings potential, ensure robust commercial practices; ensure security of supply, service, quality and delivery
  • Ability to effectively negotiate and influence at all levels, specifically at ELT and Senior Leader level but including with; suppliers, especially long-standing third-party partners, other Guide Dogs stakeholders.
  • Ability to appropriately challenge status quo when there are better commercial opportunities, and able to work with the department to implement change.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner should have:

  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
  • Proficiency in contract management and supplier negotiations.
  • Ability to analyse data and make informed procurement decisions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of GBP 550 to GBP 600
  • Temporary role based in Reading, offering a dynamic working environment.
  • Chance to make a meaningful impact through strategic procurement initiatives.



If you are ready to bring your expertise as an Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner to a rewarding role in Reading, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Siobhan Pearson
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6903205
Phone number
+441159486409

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Reading
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Siobhan Pearson
Consultant phone
+441159486409
Job reference
JN-122025-6903205