Procurement Business Partner

We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part‑time working, we have something for everyone. Warwick District Council is the local authority for Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth and the surrounding areas. To provide great service to these areas and use public funding effectively, the council is committed to procuring contracts that deliver best value and strategic benefit for the local area.

With an estimated annual spend of circa £90m it the procurement function delivers outcomes in four key areas:

• making savings for the council
• supporting local economies
• supporting procurement leadership
• promoting modernisation of procurement practices

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with great relationship skills to work alongside the Procurement Supervisor; to support our council in achieving best value, providing savings and innovation; while ensuring compliance, so whether you have experience buying goods, services or constructions works, or even managing contracts already in place, this could be the perfect role for you. As part of a very active District Council, you will be involved in supporting the purchase of everything from stationery, software, theatre shows and gallery exhibitions, to helping implement larger projects including country parks and housing developments.

You will also be essential in supporting the Council meeting its Climate Change agenda of being a net zero Council by 2025 and a net zero contract services by 2030.

• Be educated to A-levels or higher; and be working towards CIPs level 4 (or equivalent) or have 3 years’ experience in procurement.
• Have experience in influencing people and leading projects.
• Have the ability to manage competitive tendering processes using an e-tendering system.

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work. We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work‑life balance.

The role is career graded, so the post holder salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. The role is permanent and full time, though some flexibility on hours may be possible depending on requirements of the team. The Procurement team sits within the Procurement function and is currently made up of 2 people. The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required.

Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, hybrid and office working is also available.