Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join our team 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 £43,693 - £50,788 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. The successful person 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 support a wide range of the councils service areas. You will deliver expert commercial advice and guidance to ensure: effective procurement strategies are developed compliant procurements are undertaken procurements are in line with the councils Standing Orders, legislation and sustainable procurement good practice. About you To apply for this role, you will: need to be able to evidence experience of delivering a range of procurement solutions working with multiple stakeholders have a strong work ethic possess good 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 About us Working together across our councils and with our par