Procurement Business Partner

Description:

A market-leading organisation requires a Procurement Business Partner to support the delivery of strategic procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of construction, capital works and maintenance-related services. Applicants should have experience managing end-to-end tenders, a strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts, and a background within construction, FM, estates, infrastructure or property services procurement.

Working within the procurement team, the Procurement Business Partner will partner with stakeholders to deliver commercial solutions across capital works, planned and reactive maintenance, highways services, refurbishment projects and temporary accommodation. The role will focus on procuring services and works contracts, ensuring value for money, effective risk management and successful supplier outcomes.

Specific duties of the Procurement Business Partner include:

Lead end-to-end procurement and tendering activities across construction, FM and property-related services.
Develop sourcing strategies and provide commercial advice to stakeholders on a range of capital works and maintenance projects.
Manage supplier selection, negotiation, contract award and contract mobilisation activities.
Support the management of commercial risk, supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Advise on the use of NEC and JCT contracts and promote procurement best practice across the business.

Procurement Business Partner applicants should meet the following criteria:

Proven experience leading competitive tender processes from strategy through to contract award.
Procurement experience within construction, facilities management, capital works, estates, infrastructure or property services.
Working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
Experience procuring services and works rather than direct materials.
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and commercial skills.
CIPS qualification, or progress towards, would be advantageous