Procurement Business Partner - Hybrid (Gloucester 1 day pw)

Procurement Business Partner

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- Shape the Future of NHS Procurement
- 1 Day per Week On-Site in Gloucester Paying up to £65,000 Full NHS Benefits Cedar are proud to be working in partnership on a retained basis with Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service to recruit two exceptional Procurement Business Partners .

This is a rare opportunity to take on a highly visible, strategic role within a progressive procurement function that directly supports frontline healthcare delivery.

Here, procurement is not transactional it is a critical enabler of patient outcomes, innovation and long-term value for the public purse.

The Opportunity This role is about more than running compliant tenders.

It is about attitude, influence and impact.

You will operate as a true business partner engaging senior stakeholders, constructively challenging thinking, and championing best-practice procurement across a diverse and high-profile portfolio.

This is a cross-category role with a strong indirect focus , covering key areas of spend including: Estates & Capital (CapEx) IT & Digital Clinical goods and services Experience within IT, Indirects or Estates and Capital procurement would be advantageous; however, breadth of experience and the right mindset are more important than a single category specialism.

Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end tenders across the full procurement lifecycle Deliver compliant routes to market in line with PCR 2015 and/or Procurement Act 2023 (experience desirable but not essential) Utilise public sector frameworks and compliant sourcing strategies Influence and build credibility with clinical, estates and digital stakeholders Drive value for money, governance and measurable commercial outcomes Embed procurement best practice across the organisation Manage and develop others, demonstrating strong leadership capability What We're Looking For We are seeking proactive, commercially astute professionals who: Have proven management experience Bring strong cross-category procurement expertise across indirect spend Are confident running complex, high-value tenders from strategy through to contract award and mobilisation Understand compliant public sector routes to market Are engaging and persuasive able to clearly articulate and 'sell' the benefits of best-practice procurement Are resilient, solutions-focused and driven to raise standards Attitude is critical.

This role requires energy, accountability and a genuine desire to influence and improve.

Package Salary: £65,000 Full NHS benefits package Generous NHS Pension Scheme Excellent annual leave entitlement Hybrid working
- 1 day per week in Gloucester Why Join? If you are a driven procurement leader ready to step into a role where your impact will be visible and valued, Cedar would welcome a confidential conversation. xwzovoh

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES 1 DAY PW ON SITE IN GLOUCESTER
- DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THIS
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.