Procurement Business Partner - Indirect Procurement (IT & FM)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utilities organisation seeks a Procurement Business Partner to oversee indirect procurement, particularly in IT and FM. The successful candidate will enhance sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships to drive real business value. This role offers a salary of £52,000 - £55,000 plus excellent benefits. Strong stakeholder engagement and procurement excellence are key to success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Strong track record in indirect procurement, ideally with IT or FM experience.
• Proven success in procurement sourcing and tendering projects.
• Ability to engage and challenge stakeholders for effective outcomes.
• Experience in regulated or public sector procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects focusing on IT and FM categories.
• Deliver end-to-end procurement from analysis to contract management.
• Develop category strategies aligned to corporate objectives.
• Embed procurement best practices with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance in regulated procurement environments.

Skills

Strong stakeholder relationship building

Influencing at a senior level

Category strategy development

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• To find out more or apply, please send your CV to Devan at [e-mail] or apply directly through this page!