Procurement Business Partner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement institute in Greater London is seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement processes and manage supplier relationships. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with public procurement regulations and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. Essential skills include solid procurement knowledge and the ability to manage tender projects effectively. The role offers diverse benefits, including pension contributions and flexible leave options.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions from 9% - 15%

Life assurance and income protection

Private medical and dental insurance

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave

Qualifications

• MCIPS qualification is essential for the role.
• Experience in engaging with public procurement standards is critical.
• Proven ability to manage the entire procurement life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate procurement processes effectively.
• Develop key stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Manage tender processes and supplier negotiations.

Skills

MCIPS qualified or relevant equivalent supply‑chain experience

Sound knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations

Ability to lead the end‑to‑end procurement process

Good experience in negotiations across categories

Broad category expertise focused on services

Experience in IT procurement

Experience in strategic sourcing teams/projects

Use of e‑procurement tools

Job description

The Vacancy

This is exciting permanent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join the FSCS Procurement Team.

The successful role holder will be leading, advising and coordinating Procurement Processes within a regulated environment. As well as, ensuring we have appropriate performance management alongside robust oversight and controls over the most strategically important and critical suppliers to FSCS.

Key Priorities

Service Delivery

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and be recognised as a trusted business advisor
• Adhere and hold others accountable to adhere to those Procurement policies, standards and procedures. Recognise & escalate non-compliance and other issues to the Procurement Manager where appropriate

Strategic Sourcing

• Understand and influence Stakeholders to deliver, maintain and improve strategic sourcing plans, using relevant management information and market intelligence
• Using category specific knowledge provide commercial and procurement advice and sound judgement to identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions
• Implement collaborative sourcing solutions and drive through benefits realisation plans

Tender Management

• Lead and execute the delivery of tender projects in an efficient, effective and timely manner. Identifying when project approvals are required and plan for them. Identify and resolve project issues
• Develop a clear procurement approach that reflects the needs of the business, the market and is aligned to procurement policy objectives, public procurement regulatory requirements and plans for the necessary approvals. Able to appropriately challenge risk adverse behaviours where appropriate
• Fully consider key financial and commercial issues in the development of the contracting model and implement these as appropriate in contract terms and conditions

Supplier Relationship Management

• Ensure that amendments to contracts are negotiated, agreed and documented effectively and adhere to the Procurement Policy. Challenge and resolve contractual non‑compliance issues
• For key suppliers, to work with the contract owner to ensure appropriate contract management processes are set‑up and supplier oversight is in place according to the standards set in the Procurement Handbook ensuring.

Procurement Related Management Information

• Ensure that accurate, complete and correct management information data are supplied and validated
• Support Procurement Manager in Risk and Controls Testing to provide evidence where requested

Working at the FSCS

At FSCS we are purpose driven and committed to delivering an exceptional service and results for our customers.

We have invested greatly in a flexible people offering that we’re proud of, that our employees love and that supports and promotes diversity, inclusion, and overall wellbeing. Key benefits include:

• Employer pension contributions from 9% - 15% dependant on your contributions and length of service
• Life assurance, income and critical illness protection
• Private medical and dental insurance
• EAP and Virtual GP
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays and the option to sell 5 or buy up to 9 additional days per annum to suit your lifestyle
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave – 6 months full pay
• Additional discounts and options to earn rewards to spend at your choice of retailer

About You

We have identified the following skills, knowledge, and experience as essential for success in this role however we understand that everyone’s learning journey is different and there is no one size fits all. If you feel you have many of the below strengths but don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you.

• MCIPS qualified or relevant equivalent supply‑chain experience/ qualification
• Sound knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations and Public Contract Frameworks
• Ability to lead the end‑to‑end procurement process
• Good experience of successfully conducting a range of dialogues / negotiations across a variety of categories
• Broad category expertise (focus on services rather than goods) across both the Public and/ or Private Sector. It’s desirable if you have experience of IT procurement
• In depth experience of working across departmental & or organisational boundaries in leading strategic sourcing teams / projects
• Can use e‑procurement tools to support the sourcing process

About Us

For the past 21 years, FSCS has been getting customers of failed authorised financial services firms back on track.

Our strength is in our numbers. Since 2001, we have helped 6.5m customers and paid back £26bn in compensation. Over the years we have continually strived to be better, faster, and more empathetic to our customers’ needs in an ever more complex financial world. Our people have worked together to make sure we can offer protection and reassurance every step of the way, even during the toughest of times over the last two years. FSCS is an organisation that makes a difference, and in which our people truly make a difference.

We have grown from modest beginnings in 2001 to helping customers during historic events such as the 2008 banking crisis and supporting vulnerable customers during the pandemic. As a result of this success, FSCS has become increasingly respected, insightful, and influential in the regulatory eco‑system. It is an exciting time in our journey as we now have an opportunity to play a bigger role in breaking the cycle of rising consumer harm and costs; by being part of a system that is about prevention rather than cure.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law.