Snr Procurement Business Partner - Construction

Michael Page; Caddington; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Procurement Business Partner to drive procurement activities in the Caddington area. This role involves overseeing major construction and engineering projects, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. A competitive salary of £68,000 to £70,000 per annum plus a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally in regulated or safety-critical sectors.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and processes.
• Results-driven with a focus on cost savings and efficiency.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement regulations and compliance standards.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of major construction and engineering works.
• Support capital investment and infrastructure upgrades.
• Cover full procurement lifecycle from market engagement to supplier performance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Lead sourcing of M&E services and civil works.
• Manage supplier relationships for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead contract negotiations ensuring compliance.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Construction procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

The Senior Procurement Business Partner will lead procurement activities across a complex area of spend, including all: construction, engineering services, and capex categories and sub-categories.

The employer is a well-established organisation in the North London area and is one of Michael Page's large FTSE clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement of major construction and engineering works across the entire estate.
• Supports capital investment and infrastructure upgrades, working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams.
• The role covers the full procurement lifecycle - from early market engagement through to contract award and supplier performance - and requires strong commercial and contractual expertise.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet organisational objectives.
• Lead sourcing of M&E services, civils works, terminal refurbishments and specialist trades. Support commercial negotiations and manage NEC, JCT or other standard form contracts.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activity: market engagement, sourcing strategy, tendering, evaluation, contracting and supplier management.
• Develop construction procurement strategies aligned with the airport's infrastructure plan and master schedule.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand and meet their procurement needs.
• Oversee procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Manage risks related to supply chain and procurement activities.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management.

Qualifications

• Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally in regulated or safety-critical sectors.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and processes.
• A results-driven approach with a focus on cost savings and efficiency.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement regulations and compliance standards.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from £68,000 to £70,000 per annum + package. Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal needs. Opportunity to work with a medium-sized organisation in the property industry. Located in Luton with a focus on strategic procurement initiatives. If you are an experienced Senior Procurement Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in the property industry, we encourage you to apply today.