AMS PSR

On behalf of The Insolvency Service, we are looking for a Procurement Business Partner (Inside IR35) for a 7 months (Potential extension) contract primarily a home-based basis but for office attendance purposes can attend any of our 11 Regional centres

We are looking for an experienced Interim Procurement Business Partner to join the Commercial Team at the Insolvency Service – an award-nominated, high-performing team recognised by the Government Commercial Function.

Working in a commercial business partnering model, you will lead and deliver

procurement activity across a diverse pipeline of projects and business-as-usual requirements. You’ll play a critical role in shaping commercial strategies, supporting stakeholders, and ensuring compliant, value-driven outcomes.

As a Procurement Business Partner, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity from early market engagement through to contract award
• Develop Statements of Requirement and define sourcing strategies
• Deliver framework-based procurements (GCA, YPO, ESPO, Blue Light, etc.)
• Manage tender processes using Atamis e-Sourcing and lead evaluations and negotiations
• Provide commercial advice and challenge stakeholders to ensure robust, deliverable outcomes
• Ensure compliance with governance, transparency, and Procurement Act 2023 requirements
• Manage commercial risks and opportunities across procurements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly within DDaT project environments
• Support handling of supplier challenges and disputes

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end public sector procurements
• Strong expertise in framework-based sourcing (e.g., Crown Commercial Service and others)
• Deep understanding of government procurement governance and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple procurements at pace
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within cross-functional project teams, particularly in DDaT environments

Desirable:

• CIPS qualification (or equivalent such as IACCM or relevant degree)
• Experience supporting business cases and complex project delivery

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Insolvency Service guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

The Insolvency Service guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".