Procurement Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to join their dynamic team in the West Midlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with prestigious organizations in the Defence Sector, driving efficiency and innovation in procurement practices. You will engage with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and focus on cost control while contributing to long-term strategic goals. If you are results-driven and passionate about making a real impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement roles with strong P2P and sourcing knowledge.
• Skilled communicator across all stakeholder levels.

Responsibilities

• Create a clear roadmap for procurement activities.
• Manage supplier assurance and risk effectively.
• Track savings and maintain accurate glide path data.

Skills

Procurement Management

Cost Control

Supplier Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

CIPS Qualification

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

PROCUREMENT BUSINESS PARTNER

Location: West Midlands / South East

Hours of work: 40 hour per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The Procurement Business Partner will play a key role in supporting a high-profile account across the UK, working closely with stakeholders to deliver procurement excellence.

This role is about more than just cost savings — it's about driving efficiency, improving service quality, and identifying opportunities for innovation and performance improvement.

Job Description

You will be working across two well-established and prestigious organisations in the Defence Sector, with strong reputations and a healthy pipeline of work.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with respected industry leaders and contribute to long-term, strategic goals.

So, if you're looking to make a real impact within a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this role offers the perfect platform to do so.

Key Responsibilities

• Quickly understand the role and create a clear roadmap for the year ahead and into the future
• Strong focus on cost control and spend analysis
• Manage supplier assurance and risk effectively
• Act as key link between site teams and wider procurement
• Regularly engage in Teams meetings and client communications
• Track savings and maintain accurate glide path data

About You

• Proven experience of working as a Procurement Business Partner / Procurement Manager / Procurement Specialist (or equivalent) with strong P2P and sourcing knowledge
• Skilled communicator across all stakeholder levels and formats
• Experienced in supplier relationship and change management
• Results-focused: Driven to achieve cost savings and make things more efficient.
• Experience of managing spend- via cost control, glide paths, data analysis, and savings trackers
• Possess an analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and act on cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements.
• Confident managing procurement renewals and risk
• Effective conduit between site and central teams
• CIPS qualified or working towards (Desirable)
• Ability to obtain BPSS Security Clearance. Click here for more information: BPSS Check

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [emailprotected]