Strategic Indirect Procurement Partner

NHBC company; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Job summary

NHBC is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to lead indirect category management in Milton Keynes. The role involves end-to-end procurement, supplier risk management, and collaboration with Legal, IT Security and Risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance. It is a hybrid role with two in-office days weekly.

You will influence supplier relationships, deliver value through partnerships, and contribute to procurement policy and best practice within NHBC.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect category management.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Experience in FCA/PRA regulated organisation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes from supplier due diligence through to contract management.
• Ensure supplier compliance and manage risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Source goods and services efficiently using e-Procurement tools to achieve best value.
• Provide expert procurement advice and deliver clear reporting (MI, KPIs, compliance, benefits).
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers to support collaboration and performance.
• Support supplier relationship management and drive value through partnerships.
• Work with Legal, IT Security, and Risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
• Promote sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible initiatives across the supply base.

Skills

Category management

Contract law

Regulated environment

Job description

NHBC is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to lead indirect category management in Milton Keynes. The role involves end-to-end procurement, supplier risk management, and collaboration with Legal, IT Security and Risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance. It is a hybrid role with two in-office days weekly.

You will influence supplier relationships, deliver value through partnerships, and contribute to procurement policy and best practice within NHBC.