Senior Procurement Business Partner

Job summary The Procurement Business Partner plays a pivotal role in enabling Ofgem to deliver value for money, manage risk effectively and comply fully with public sector procurement requirements. Embedded within a Directorate, the post holder will act as a trusted strategic partner to Directors and senior leaders, providing end‑to‑end procurement and commercial support across the full lifecycle of third‑party spend. Working collaboratively with fellow Procurement Business Partners, Finance Business Partners and wider Corporate Services colleagues, the role is responsible for shaping and delivering a multi‑year, rolling procurement plan that aligns to Directorate priorities and Ofgem’s overall business objectives.

The post holder will lead on procurement and contract planning, oversee tender activity in line with Cabinet Office controls, and ensure robust governance, reporting and compliance with Managing Public Money. A key focus of the role is strengthening contract and supplier relationship management, including holding suppliers to account through structured governance and supporting contract managers across Ofgem through training, guidance and ongoing advice. The Procurement Business Partner will provide high‑quality management information and insight to support effective decision‑making, monitor in‑year and forecast spend, and identify opportunities to improve value for money and commercial outcomes. This role requires strong commercial judgement, the confidence to provide constructive challenge, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while building relationships founded on trust and credibility. With opportunities to contribute to the development of procurement policy, systems and continuous improvement initiatives, this 12‑month fixed‑term post offers a chance to make a tangible impact on Ofgem’s commercial capability and delivery.

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Job description Key Responsibilities: Service Delivery Alongside other Directorate PBPs, provide professional procurement advice and assist the Head of Procurement to provide a framework that enables Directorates to ensure the department meets any and all public sector requirements, achieve best value and effectively manage risk for third-party spend Manage monthly and quarterly processes to track in year and forecast spend, performance and deliverables against agreed contracts Help maintain the procurement pipeline and contract register to help support and deliver all commercial reporting requirements Play a key role in the implementation and improvements of commercial systems for Ofgem. Assist with the implementation and embedding of supplier relationship management and Contract Management processes in Ofgem in compliance with CM Standards and commercial best practice Lead financial contract governance, hold suppliers to account through contract governance meetings Provide accurate and timely management information to support effective decision making. Manage consistent commercial policies and procurement processes across Ofgem in line with Managing Public Money and ensuring compliance requirements with Cabinet Office and Ofgem spending rules. Manage procurement tenders and controls in line with Cabinet Office procurement policy notes Ensure compliance and reporting for Cabinet Office spend controls for consultancy and commercial