Lead Procurement Business Partner

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is looking for a Lead Procurement Business Partner to drive procurement excellence across their Industrial, Water, and Energy business. You will lead a team, provide strategic procurement advice, and champion sustainability initiatives. The role requires expertise in managing large-scale projects and a Bachelor's degree or MCIPS qualification. Join us to help create a sustainable future while advancing your career in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension scheme

25 days holiday with purchase options

Discounts with well-known retailers

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid volunteer day every year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior strategic procurement role.
• Advanced expertise in engineering and construction procurement.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Procurement Business Partners.
• Provide strategic advice for water and energy projects.
• Champion sustainability initiatives aligned with ESG goals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Cost optimization

Sustainability principles

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or MCIPS qualification

Job description

Salary - Uo to £70,000 plus Veolia benefits including generous bonus scheme and car/cash allowance

Location - Kingswood, Cannock with National travel and hybrid working offered

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our enhanced company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday with opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Discounts on a range of well known retailers and such things as groceries
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to make a real impact? Veolia is seeking an exceptional Lead Procurement Business Partner to drive procurement excellence across our Industrial, Water and Energy (IWE) business. The role reports directly to the CPO for the BU and would form part of the business line senior leadership team.

As the key interface between Procurement and our IWE business, you will serve as the main strategic advisor for the business line. You'll be at the forefront of transforming how we deliver engineering and construction projects worth approximately £300 million in addressable spend, bridging the gap between procurement strategy and business execution. Your strategic input will be crucial in driving cost optimisation, innovation, and sustainability, while also ensuring safe, compliant, and timely project delivery, and supporting business growth and overall value addition.

You will:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 2 Procurement Business Partners, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, shaping procurement strategies that directly support large-scale infrastructure and asset management projects.
• Provide strategic procurement advice and support for key business initiatives including water and energy projects, as well as TWM, FM, District Heating, and specialised demolition projects, ensuring compliance and adding measurable value.
• Build strategic partnerships with engineering consultancies, contractors, and specialist technical providers.
• Champion sustainability initiatives aligned with ESG goals, focusing on circular economy principles and carbon footprint reduction.
• Represent procurement in high-stakes negotiations and strategic decision-making forums, driving innovation through early supplier engagement during project design phases.
• Act as a member of the Procurement Leadership team fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

What we're looking for:

You're a strategic thinker and trusted advisor who thrives on developing people and driving change. You're adaptable, business-oriented, and excel at influencing diverse stakeholders while fostering inclusive collaboration.

Essential:

• Proven experience within procurement in a senior strategic role, with a proven track record of delivering measurable value through cost savings and innovation across multiple business units
• Advanced expertise in engineering and construction procurement, including knowledge of different contracting methodologies.
• Experience managing procurement for multi-million-pound projects and asset lifecycle optimisation.
• Bachelor's degree or MCIPS qualification

Desirable:

• CIPS Chartered Status
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management
• Experience of asset maintenance and commercial site services.

Ready to Lead Procurement Excellence? Join Veolia and help us create a more sustainable future while advancing your career with a global leader in environmental services.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.