Procurement Business Partner (6‑month FTC)

Procurement Business Partner (6‑month FTC)

Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe

Hybrid working: Two days per week in the office, three days from home

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Start date: We are looking for someone to start ASAP.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

We are now looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join us on a six month fixed term contract. This is a key role at a pivotal moment, supporting major procurement activity across Property Services and helping us deliver value, compliance and efficiency during a period of significant change.

About the Role

As a Procurement Business Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across SettleParadigm to deliver compliant and value for money procurement solutions. You will lead on complex procurement activity, support strategic decision making and act as a trusted advisor to teams across Property Services, Development, Finance and other areas of the organisation.

You will take ownership of the full procurement process from planning and sourcing through to evaluation, contract award and mobilisation. You will ensure all activity complies with UK public sector regulations and supports our organisational priorities.

This is a hands on role where you will influence, guide and support colleagues. You will also play a key part in identifying savings, improving procurement practice and supporting merger related efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and budget holders
• Ensure goods and services are procured effectively with the right quality and best value
• Provide expert advice throughout the full procurement lifecycle
• Lead high value procurement activity with clear and accurate documentation
• Analyse spend to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Evaluate bids using commercial, quality and social value criteria
• Ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation
• Support business planning with market intelligence and cost insights
• Challenge existing approaches to improve outcomes and deliver savings

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• Proven procurement management experience in housing, local government or wider public sector
• Experience delivering end to end procurement projects
• Experience using JCT contracts
• Experience with e tendering and contract management systems
• Knowledge of frameworks used in the housing sector
• Experience working in a business partnering model
• Experience procuring services relevant to housing associations

Essential knowledge and skills

• Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement legislation
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies and market engagement
• Understanding of social value and sustainability in procurement
• Awareness of financial controls and audit requirements
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong commercial judgement
• Ability to analyse data and present information clearly

Nice to haves:

• CIPS qualification or working towards
• Knowledge of collaborative purchasing arrangements
• Ability to support procurement policy development

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior procurement role at a moment when your expertise will have immediate impact.

You will benefit from

• A supportive and collaborative team
• A varied and high profile workload
• The chance to influence procurement strategy during a major organisational transition.
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• A strong benefits package including pension, health cash plan, volunteering days and more

Most importantly, you will join at a moment where your skills can make a real difference.

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £60,584 per annum
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week
• 09:00 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday
• 09:00 - 17:00 - Friday

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 22.05.2026.

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