Procurement Business Partner

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to drive procurement activities across key areas. The role involves end-to-end management of procurement processes, collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance and best value. The ideal candidate should have strong procurement lifecycle knowledge and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Competitive salary of up to £60,000 with benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Retail discounts

Free access to on-site gym

Quarterly incentives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle.
• Experience in spend and supplier performance reporting.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across assigned categories.
• Deliver full lifecycle procurement: strategy, tendering, award, supplier management.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure service delivery standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Contract management

Education

MCIPS or working towards it

Job description

Client Details

Join London Luton Airport at a time of exciting transformation. We're recruiting Procurement Business Partners across several key areas - Corporate Services, Airport Operations, Construction & Engineering, and Commercials to help shape the future of procurement at one of the UK's fastest-growing airports.

Description

As a Procurement Business Partner, you'll lead end-to-end procurement activity across your assigned category, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver best value, ensure compliance, and support strategic goals. Whether you're managing contracts for IT systems, facilities services, infrastructure projects, or commercial concessions, this is a chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle procurement: strategy, tendering, evaluation, award, and supplier management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business needs
• Prepare tender documentation and support supplier evaluations and negotiations
• Monitor contract performance, KPIs, and ensure service delivery standards
• Maintain contract registers and manage renewals, risks, and compliance
• Provide spend analysis and supplier performance reporting
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and process improvement
• Support market engagement and benchmarking across relevant categories

Profile

As a Procurement Business Partner, you'll lead end-to-end procurement activity across your assigned category (you will lead on one of the categories below).

• Corporate services (IT, HR, legal, finance)
• Airport operations (cleaning, security, waste, facilities)
• Construction & engineering (capital projects, infrastructure)
• Commercial concessions (retail, F&B, parking, transport)
• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle and contract management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in spend and supplier performance reporting
• MCIPS or working towards it is preferred

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 + fantastic benefits
• Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (Extra days awarded for long service)
• Profit Share Scheme: Annual bonus based on company performance and length of service
• Flexi‑Savings Scheme: Up to 12% employer contribution towards pension, ISA, or mortgage
• Private Medical Insurance
• Retail Discounts: Up to 20% off at airport shops and food outlets
• On‑site Gym: Free access for airside pass holders
• Quarterly Incentives: Bonus payments for achieving guest experience targets

This is a genuine opportunity to shape your role, develop the category, make your mark, and grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Be part of a team that's helping to deliver a unified, commercially robust procurement model that supports the airport's continued growth and success.

London Luton Airport is transforming its facilities management procurement, moving from fragmented legacy contracts to a unified, value-driven model. This is a unique opportunity to shape a role, make your mark, and grow your career in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment at one of the UK's fastest‑growing airports. Apply ASAP to be part of this exciting journey!

Shortlisting will take place ASAP, with interviews scheduled for November and early December, so we encourage early applications.

We are recruiting for multiple roles as part of this campaign. If this position isn't an exact match but you're a strong procurement professional, we'd still love to hear from you.

Please note: Any CVs submitted directly or via third parties will be forwarded to Michael Page, who are working exclusively with Luton Airport on a retained basis.