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Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a strategic Procurement Business Partner to drive innovation and sustainability within their Commercial Site Services. This role involves significant collaboration with senior leaders, fostering high-value relationships, and implementing procurement solutions that balance cost-effectiveness with service excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven procurement experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering cost savings. Additional perks include a competitive salary, flexible voluntary leave days, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to virtual GP

Volunteer leave day

Ongoing training and development

Competitive salary and benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Retail discounts

Health support resources

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience with a track record of cost savings.
• Success in building relationships with senior leaders.
• Ability to lead change management programmes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic liaison for Commercial Site Services.
• Work with the Lead Procurement Business Partner to develop engagement models.
• Lead complex negotiations and build supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Problem-solving

Education

Chartered CIPS Status

MBA

Job description

What you'll be doing

As a strategic Procurement Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor and transformation leader, responsible for driving value, innovation, and sustainability across Veolia's business units, with a core focus on Commercial Site Services in our Industrial, Water and Energy business (including FM, TWM, District Heating, Industrial Site Services, and specialist Demolition services). You will partner with senior leaders across all the Industrial, Water and Energy business to build strategic relationships, create competitive advantage, and be at the heart of our procurement transformation. The role reports to the Lead Procurement Business Partner for IWE.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic liaison for the Commercial Site Services business unit, translating their needs and overall strategy into actionable, value‑driven procurement initiatives.
• Work with the Lead Procurement Business Partner for IWE to develop a robust business engagement model ensuring that business line needs are met.
• Establish and nurture high‑value partnerships with senior stakeholders within the Commercial Site Services and other business areas to identify and deliver significant cost optimisation, efficiency gains, and sustainable value creation.
• Develop and implement innovative procurement solutions for FM, TWM, District Heating, Industrial Site Services, and specialist demolition, ensuring an optimal balance of cost‑effectiveness, quality, innovation, and service excellence.
• Champion and embed Veolia's environmental commitments, integrating ESG principles, circular economy models, and ethical sourcing into core procurement strategies relevant to commercial services.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Category Managers to ensure business unit requirements for site services are aligned with category strategies, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead and facilitate complex, high‑stakes negotiations and build robust supplier relationship management programmes for key service providers that foster mutual growth and innovation.
• Contribute to the development of the team by mentoring junior members and promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and high performance.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven procurement experience within a strategic or business partnering role, with a track record of aligning procurement strategies with business objectives and delivering significant cost savings.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with senior leaders across multiple business units, with experience leading change management programmes.
• Strategic Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management skills with strong business acumen and effective communication.
• Broad relationship management, including cross‑functional collaboration & problem‑solving.

Desirable:

• Chartered CIPS Status and/or MBA.

What we offer

• Access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including generous bonus scheme and car/cash allowance.
• 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
• Access to our enhanced company pension scheme.
• Discounts on a range of well known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025, reflecting our commitment to our people. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and offer adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. All applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.