Procurement Business Partner - Capital Projects

ISS Facility Services UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is recruiting a Procurement Business Partner to support the Capital Projects Team across the UK from our Birmingham base. In this senior role you will shape procurement strategies, drive best practice and ensure value for money while upholding quality and compliance.

You will lead complex tendering, foster supplier relationships, and mobilise new partners, coordinating with project leadership to deliver major capital programmes.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, ideally within construction and capital projects.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods, technology, and standard forms of measurement.
• Knowledge and experience of NEC contracts.
• CIPS certification and/or MBA highly desirable.
• BPSS Security Clearance required.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Capital Projects team to ensure value for money on all project procurements.
• Assist in selecting skilled Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chain partners for project delivery.
• Manage competitive tendering processes using the Scanmarket tool.
• Coordinate supplier rotation boards to maintain balanced workloads and prevent delivery failures.
• Lead the mobilisation of new suppliers, ensuring compliance, assurance requirements, and contractual flowdowns are met.
• Drive improved compliance with preferred supplier agreements and ensure all suppliers meet minimum assurance standards.
• Act as the link between the account team and Procurement to align strategies and objectives.
• Provide ongoing development, benchmarking, and improvement for the Procurement function on the account.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPS certification

MBA

Tools

Scanmarket

Job description

Procurement Business Partner - Capital Projects

Contract: Government

Location: Birmingham, B37 7YN

Hours of work: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Procurement Business Partner to provide senior procurement support to the Capital Projects Team for our client across the UK.

This is a pivotal role within a high-profile account, where you will work in partnership with capital project leadership to shape and deliver procurement strategies that maximise efficiency, ensure value for money, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Job Description

You will be instrumental in driving innovation and best practice across the supply chain, managing complex tendering processes, and ensuring robust contractual governance.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will influence key decisions, foster strong supplier relationships, and help deliver successful outcomes for major capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Capital Projects team to ensure value for money on all project procurements.
• Assist in selecting skilled Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chain partners for project delivery.
• Manage competitive tendering processes using the Scanmarket tool.
• Coordinate supplier rotation boards to maintain balanced workloads and prevent delivery failures.
• Lead the mobilisation of new suppliers, ensuring compliance, assurance requirements, and contractual flowdowns are met.
• Drive improved compliance with preferred supplier agreements and ensure all suppliers meet minimum assurance standards.
• Act as the link between the account team and Procurement to align strategies and objectives.
• Provide ongoing development, benchmarking, and improvement for the Procurement function on the account.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Extensive and proven procurement experience, ideally within construction and capital projects.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods, technology, and standard forms of measurement.
• Knowledge and experience of NEC contracts.
• CIPS certification and/or MBA highly desirable.
• BPSS Security Clearance required.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse group of stakeholders.

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you.

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