Procurement Business Partner - Shape the Future of NHS Procurement - 1 Day per Week On-Site in Gloucester Paying up to £65,000 + Full NHS Benefits
Cedar are proud to be working in partnership on a retained basis with Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service to recruit two exceptional Procurement Business Partners.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a highly visible, strategic role within a progressive procurement function that directly supports frontline healthcare delivery. Here, procurement is not transactional it is a critical enabler of patient outcomes, innovation and long-term value for the public purse.
The Opportunity
This role is about more than running compliant tenders. It is about attitude, influence and impact.
You will operate as a true business partner engaging senior stakeholders, constructively challenging thinking, and championing best-practice procurement across a diverse and high-profile portfolio.
This is a cross-category role with a strong indirect focus, covering key areas of spend including:
*Estates & Capital (CapEx)
*IT & Digital
*Clinical goods and services
Experience within IT, Indirects or Estates and Capital procurement would be advantageous; however, breadth of experience and the right mindset are more important than a single category specialism.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead end-to-end tenders across the full procurement lifecycle
*Deliver compliant routes to market in line with PCR 2015 and/or Procurement Act 2023 (experience desirable but not essential)
*Utilise public sector frameworks and compliant sourcing strategies
*Influence and build credibility with clinical, estates and digital stakeholders
*Drive value for money, governance and measurable commercial outcomes
*Embed procurement best practice across the organisation
*Manage and develop others, demonstrating strong leadership capability
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking proactive, commercially astute professionals who:
*Have proven management experience
*Bring strong cross-category procurement expertise across indirect spend
*Are confident running complex, high-value tenders from strategy through to contract award and mobilisation
*Understand compliant public sector routes to market
*Are engaging and persuasive able to clearly articulate and "sell" the benefits of best-practice procurement
*Are resilient, solutions-focused and driven to raise standards
Attitude is critical. This role requires energy, accountability and a genuine desire to influence and improve.
Package
*Salary: £65,000
*Full NHS benefits package
*Generous NHS Pension Scheme
*Excellent annual leave entitlement
*Hybrid working - 1 day per week in Gloucester
Why Join?
If you are a driven procurement leader ready to step into a role where your impact will be visible and valued, Cedar would welcome a confidential conversation.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES 1 DAY PW ON SITE IN GLOUCESTER - DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THIS