Senior Procurement Business Partner - Technology

Atlassian Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK seeks a Senior Procurement Business Partner to enhance procurement strategies for IT categories. The role involves managing supplier relationships, executing sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience, particularly in IT, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. The team offers a competitive benefits package that includes generous holidays and access to fitness facilities.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Access to gym and fitness classes

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on IT category management.
• Strong understanding of different software license models.
• In-depth knowledge of IT procurement, market trends, and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement process for IT categories including hardware and software.
• Develop sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in procurement software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CIPS)

Job description

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Business Partner to provide category expertise to the business, be a true lead on all things Procurement and effectively consult and influence both internal and external stakeholders. Working as part of the Indirect Procurement team, you will promote and implement high professional standards to ensure procurement philosophies are thoughtfully explained and effectively implemented. You will foster positive working relationships both within the team and across functional boundaries, using strong EQ to navigate multiple tasks within a matrixed environment.

Main Duties

• Category Management Oversee the procurement process for IT categories, including hardware, software, cloud services, and telecommunications.
• Strategic Sourcing Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Supplier Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Contract Management Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring favourable terms and conditions for the organisation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure procurement activities align with business goals.
• Process Improvement Continuously improve procurement processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data Analysis Analyse procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Compliance Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• People management Manage at least 1 direct report, with the possibility of this increasing as the team grows. Support and motivate Procurement team to achieve departmental measures of performance.

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CIPS) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on IT category management, including but not limited to, IT (Hardware, Software, IT Services) category and including an understanding of different software licence models.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of IT procurement, including market trends, cost drivers, and best practices.

Additional Information

We fuel our team with a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays, vibrant staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, and a range of car schemes. Stay energised with 24/7 access to our gym and free fitness classes like outdoor boot camps, Pilates, and yoga. With free parking and sprawling green spaces, you’ve got the perfect space to recharge and refocus.

Join a fast-paced, future-thinking team that’s driving innovation and pushing past engineering boundaries. Here, your skills and ideas don’t just contribute, they will power projects across diverse industries, making a real global impact.

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.