Job Description

Job Introduction

Procurement Business Partner (Digital and ICT)

Salary - 60,144 - 63,535 (Grade 9)

Hours - 37

Contract type - full time permanent

Work Style - Flexible workstyle (hybrid, minimum two office days per week)

About Us

The Council is looking for a person to join the Procurement and Commercial team for our new chapter. We are looking for a person with Digital & ICT category experience, who can demonstrate the right commercial acumen, confidence to disrupt traditional thinking and enthusiasm to make a difference. The Council operates within central Wolverhampton but opportunities for flexible and agile working will be considered.


Located in the heart of the city of Wolverhampton, we offer a modernised working environment with great transport links, a wide-ranging staff benefits scheme, competitive salary and flexible working hours.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Professional to join the team as Procurement Business Partner with a focus on the Digital & ICT category.


The role will require an individual with in-depth knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and procurement best practice.

To be successful you will need to:

Be strategic and innovative in your thinking and able to effectively challenge the norm; Be analytical and make decisive decisions; Be adaptable and effectively problem solve; Lead from the front and able to motivate and develop your team; Communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels; Provide a quality service focused on supporting stakeholders; Be able to deliver in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects.

Candidate Experience

We're looking for someone with strong procurement expertise and a track record of delivering results in a complex environment. Ideally, you'll bring:

Experience working at a senior level in procurement Proven ability to lead strategic projects and manage change Strong understanding of tender processes and contract management Confidence in providing commercial and procurement advice Familiarity with e-procurement systems and supplier relationship management Experience working collaboratively across teams and agencies For a full breakdown of the experience required, please refer to the .

Qualifications

Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply via examination and Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPs) or studying towards level 6


Or


A Category specific relevant degree


Including where applicable continued professional membership of the relative awarding body.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Parvinder Uppal, Head of Procurement and Commercial 01902 554029 or email

parvinder.uppal@wolverhampton.gov.uk

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Interview Information

Interviews will be held in person week commencing 06/10/2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process. Full details will be provided in the interview invitation.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocation where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.


The workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for is flexible.


For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click

here

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Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.


Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.


As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.


We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums

here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure -

Learn more here

Employment Information & Support

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more -

Learn more here

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached and Person Specification.


Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact

Parvinder Uppal, Head of Procurement and Commercial 01902 554029 or email

parvinder.uppal@wolverhampton.gov.uk

.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.


Please refer to the for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.


For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click

here

.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.


Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.


We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.


As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.


As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.


We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums

here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure -

Learn more here

Employment Information & Support

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more -

Learn more here