Procurement Business Partner

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Bid Manager for a 6-month contract in the UK. This home-based role, requiring some travel, involves leading supplier engagement and managing bid processes in complex sectors. Candidates should have proven procurement expertise, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. The position offers a day rate from £650, with travel costs covered. Ideal for professionals looking to leverage their procurement knowledge in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Travel costs covered

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement for bids/tenders.
• Demonstrated capability to develop relationships up to MD and Board level.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Supplier engagement

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification

APMP advantageous

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… four regions: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East.

Role: join on initial 6-month contract with potential to extend. Home based; need to visit organisations offices once a month in London and twice a month in Hook, Hampshire. Also attend supplier sites throughout the UK inline with bid requirements. All related travel and accommodation costs covered in line with organisation's travel policy. Position requires flexibility to ensure these visits are undertaken.

Candidate will undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as part of the screening process.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand customer drivers to influence wider supply chain strategies.
• Lead supplier engagement.
• Provide the key interface between Bid Team and the relevant Procurement subject matter experts (Risk, Sustainability etc).
• Ensure bid alignment with the organisations 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 the bid transition plan 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 & KPIs 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.
• Input into Make Vs Buy.

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 will ideally show 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.

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