Job Description

Job Title: Interim Senior Procurement Business Partner

Location: Gloucestershire (hybrid - 1 day per week in office)

Contract Type: Interim

Salary: £(Apply online only) per day (negotiable DOE)

Our client, a local authority in Gloucestershire, is seeking an Interim Senior Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement within the Economy, Environment, and Infrastructure portfolio. This senior role will manage a small team and oversee a range of high-value, complex contracts, primarily focused on facilities management, transport, and corporate infrastructure. Experience in social care and public health procurement is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a small team, guiding them in delivering complex, high-value procurements.

Support the development of procurement tools and team guidance, fostering professional growth within the team.

Oversee procurement activities within the Economy, Environment, and Infrastructure portfolio, ensuring effective delivery across facilities management, transport, and infrastructure projects.

Engage in the planning and implementation of the Procurement Annual Plan (PA23), aligning with the authority's strategic objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in procurement or supply chain management.

MCIPS (or working towards) is desirable.

Proven experience managing large-scale, complex procurement projects, ideally within local government or the public sector.

Strong background in FM, transport, and infrastructure procurement; additional experience in social care and public health procurement is highly valuable.

Experience leading and developing small teams in a procurement environment.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Strong understanding of procurement regulations, policies, and best practices in the public sector.

If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed)