Procurement Business Partner

Your role: An exciting opportunity is available in our Commercial Services Team for a Senior Procurement Business Partner. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to deliver a proactive and responsive commercial service to GMCA, using a business partnering approach. The selected candidate will help drive key strategic procurement activities across the Education, Work & Skills, and Economy directorates, ensuring that safe, effective, and efficient processes are established and consistently applied., We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success., This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our Manchester city centre office, allocated GM Local Authority office(s), or on site in the community, with remote working, typically from home (within a reasonable commutable distance from Greater Manchester); the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

About you: The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. They bring significant procurement experience and a proactive approach to developing solutions and exploring alternatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will collaborate effectively with various individuals and teams at all levels.

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the cityregion's ten councils and key partners including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. Our shared vision is to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life. We work to grow an inclusive economy and ensure people have what they need to live happy, healthy lives, tackling inequalities. Our policy department include Digital, Economy, Education, Work & Skills, Environment, Place Making, Public Service Reform, and Safer & Stronger Communities - who are supported by our essential corporate functions like Finance, Legal & Governance, People Services, Procurement and Communications.

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here