Procurement Business Partner - Indirect Procurement (IT & FM)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utilities organisation seeks a Procurement Business Partner to oversee strategic procurement activities, particularly in IT and FM categories. This role involves stakeholder engagement, managing supplier relationships, and developing category strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in indirect procurement and a track record of successful sourcing projects, with a competitive salary of £52k-£55k plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Strong track record in indirect procurement, ideally with experience across IT, FM or corporate categories.
• Demonstrable success in delivering procurement sourcing and tendering projects.
• Ability to engage, influence, and challenge stakeholders to ensure effective procurement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects across indirect categories, focusing on IT and FM procurement.
• Deliver full end-to-end procurement process.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to embed procurement best practice.

Skills

Indirect procurement

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Procurement Business Partner - Indirect Procurement (IT & FM)

Bristol or London, £52,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Business Partner to join a leading UK utilities organisation and take ownership of strategic procurement activity across indirect categories, with a strong focus on IT procurement and potential exposure to FM procurement and wider business services.

This role is perfect for an ambitious procurement professional who thrives on building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing at a senior level. Acting as a trusted partner, the successful candidate will help shape sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure procurement delivers real business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects across indirect categories, with a particular focus on IT procurement and FM procurement.
• Deliver full end-to-end procurement from market analysis, tendering, and supplier evaluation to negotiation and contract management.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align to corporate objectives and drive procurement excellence.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to embed procurement best practice across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, particularly within regulated/public sector procurement environments.

Candidate Profile

• Strong track record in indirect procurement, ideally with experience across IT, FM or corporate categories.
• Demonstrable success in delivering procurement sourcing and tendering projects.
• Ability to engage, influence, and challenge stakeholders to ensure effective procurement outcomes.
• Exposure to working within regulated or public sector procurement is highly advantageous.
• Commercially minded, ambitious, and motivated to progress within a forward-thinking procurement function.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £52k-£55k plus a strong benefits package.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a respected procurement team.
• Chance to work on high-profile, business-critical procurement projects.
• Join an organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to take the next step in their career, working on exciting projects and making a real impact.