Procurement Business Partner

As a Procurement Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of procurement and purchasing activities across the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group. Working closely with the Senior Procurement Managers, you will provide professional procurement advice and support that helps deliver strategic projects and regional economic priorities.

You will manage a portfolio of procurement activities from initial planning through to contract award and commercial management. This will involve preparing tender documentation, coordinating procurement exercises, engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements, liaising with suppliers and supporting contract management activities. The role also includes undertaking market research, supplier relationship management, risk management to ensure value for money and continuous improvement across the Group.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted procurement partner to internal teams, ensuring compliance with relevant procurement legislation, governance requirements and organisational policies, while helping to deliver efficient, transparent and commercially effective procurement solutions.

Role requirements

We are looking for a procurement professional with experience of working within a procurement, purchasing or commercial environment and a strong understanding of procurement processes and best practice. Ideally, you will be fully or partly CIPS qualified, or working towards/willing to work towards a recognised procurement qualification.

You will have experience of supporting or managing procurement exercises, engaging with stakeholders and suppliers, and delivering high-quality procurement outcomes. Strong organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and maintain attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and relationship management skills, enabling them to work effectively with colleagues across a range of functions and external suppliers. You will be proactive in identifying issues and solutions, confident in providing procurement guidance, and committed to delivering value for money, compliance and continuous improvement.

Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements would be advantageous, particularly experience of working within a regulated procurement environment. A collaborative approach, sound commercial awareness and a commitment to professional development are essential for success in this role.

If you don’t meet the exact criteria, don’t worry. We want people with a desire to succeed and you may have transferrable skills that are very relevant to the role.

Please visit the Supporting Documents section for the Job Description, Competency Framework and Benefits Booklet.  Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to;

Competency Framework

Leadership & Direction - Communication & Influence - Experience & Technical - Responsibility & Accountability

Visions and Values

Open > Collaborative > Empathetic > Focused

To have an informal discussion about the role please contact: Mandy Dixon, Senior Procurement Manager on Mandy.Dixon@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

Our benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contribution)
• Access to Private Counselling Sessions
• Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
• Specsavers Eye-Care Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Free Parking
• On Site Café with staff Discount & more!

TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status and is committed to continuously developing best-practice approaches to inclusion. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Should you need the application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team at TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 07469 918937  so we can discuss how best to support you.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to supporting veterans find and secure employment opportunities. This includes a guaranteed interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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