Procurement Business Partner

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Procurement Bid Manager for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will manage bid processes for essential public services, requiring strong procurement expertise and stakeholder engagement. The role is home-based but requires limited travel. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record in procurement, particularly in regulated sectors. This position offers a competitive day rate and the opportunity to contribute to significant projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement for bids/tenders, ideally in complex sectors.
• Demonstrated capability to maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong planning and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer drivers to influence supply chain strategies.
• Lead supplier engagement and negotiate pricing.
• Support bid team in drafting compelling bid responses.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Supplier engagement

Negotiation skills

Change compliance

Analytical skills

Education

MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Procurement Bid Manager

6 Month Contract – Day Rate from £650 via Umbrella Company.

My client specialises in the delivery of essential public services, employing over 50,000 people across defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and other citizen services in the UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East.

The role is home‑based with brief travel: once a month to London, twice a month to Hook, Hampshire and occasional supplier site visits across the UK. All related travel and accommodation costs are covered by the organisation.

The successful candidate will undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening. This role supports the organisation’s bids in the defence sector, acting as the interface between the Bid Team and suppliers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand customer drivers to influence wider supply chain strategies.


• Lead supplier engagement.


• Provide the key interface between the Bid Team and relevant procurement subject matter experts (Risk, Sustainability etc).


• Ensure bid alignment with the organisation’s evolving procurement category strategies.


• Support the bid team in drafting compelling bid responses to procurement and supply‑chain related responses.


• Engage Category Team where appropriate.


• Develop supply‑chain strategy with Solution and Commercial managers.


• Support bid transition planning for phasing in/out of supplier contracts.


• Input into Make Vs Buy and associated Greed/Black Hats.


• Identify and mitigate supply‑chain risks.


• Negotiate supplier pricing & KPI’s with Commercial team support.


• Agree best subcontracting method with Commercial Contracts (flow downs etc).


• Review indexation risk and support associated assumptions.


• Develop supply‑chain sustainability & Social Value commitments.


• Manage procurement governance gates (PLRT).


• Conduct supplier due diligence, including D&B finance reports and ethics checks.


• Support/lead supply‑chain benchmarking exercises.


• Manage supplier tender process.


• Support supplier selection process.


• Leverage cross‑BU buying power and innovation.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Procurement Expertise

• Proven experience in procurement for bids/tenders, ideally in complex or regulated sectors with a focus on facilities management and IT.


• Strong supplier engagement, negotiation, and commercial modelling skills.


• Knowledge of assigned business units and ability to apply global and strategic thinking while adapting to local requirements.


• Expertise in risk management, governance processes, and due diligence.


• Ability to develop supply‑chain strategies and integrate sustainability/social value.


• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification desirable; APMP advantageous.

Leadership & Influence

• Ability to "sell" procurement internally and externally.


• Demonstrated capability to develop and maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships up to MD and Board level.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills at multiple levels.

Analytical & Decision‑Making

• Strong planning, organising, and analytical skills.


• Fact‑based decision‑making ability.

Change & Compliance

• Experience working in complex, changing environments with demanding objectives.


• Ability to drive compliance with procurement policies and standards.

Personal Attributes

• Professional credibility and resilience.


• Flexibility to work across multiple business units.


• Role model for organisational values.

Candidates should provide evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition.