Senior Procurement Business Partner

THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
We’re looking for a talented Senior Procurement Business Partner to join our Finance Department. In this position you will be providing advice on procurement, both strategic and operational, as well as developing and reviewing all procurement strategies. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the goods and services purchased, align with the goals of HCPC by finding a balance between quality and cost.

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing support and advice to senior managers and directors regarding procurement with regular feedback and reviews
• Liaising with business managers to advise on all purchasing and contracting activities
• Developing and maintaining a corporate contracts register
• Contribute to the development of the annual efficiency programme, business improvement projects and other policies and procedures
• Provide user training on procurement policies and procedures to ensure full compliance and understanding
• Developing, implementing and reviewing all procurement strategies, policies and procedures
• Assist both the internal and external auditors

Candidate Requirements:

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
• Experience of running a full tendering process and knowledge of the legislation involved
• Experience in project management and handling complex and varied workloads
• Good communication and problem solving skills

Closing Date: 2nd March 2026 (All vacancies will close at 1pm)
Interview Date: Week Commencing 16th March
Location: Hybrid working with a mandatory attendance of 2 to 3 days weekly at our office in London
Shortlisted applicants will complete a two-stage interview process, including an initial interview followed by a final interview. All candidates must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Before starting employment, we will conduct thorough checks on original documentation to verify your right to work status. Please note that the HCPC does not offer a sponsorship scheme and is therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.

If you have applied for this role previously, we kindly ask that you do not submit a new application.

HCPC’s vision is to be recognised as an actively anti discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We are a Disability Confident employer and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the HCPC. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and barrier free and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you would like to have a confidential discussion on how we can support you, please contact .

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it, to help us operate to high standards and effectively as a regulator and employer. In addition to the core competencies for this role, we will also assess you against our values during the selection process: Please refer to the HCPC Values and Behavioural Framework.