Procurement Business Partner

Pineapple Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning West Midlands based client for a Procurement Business Partner opportunity that is due to start in December.

This high-profile role involves leading end-to-end indirect sourcing, championing continuous process improvement and acting as a key strategic partner to internal business leaders.

It is a full time, permanent role with a salary of £45,000 – £50,000, and offers hybrid working with 1-2 days per week required in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Business alignment: Partner directly with internal business units to align purchasing activities with company objectives and champion the procurement function to unlock commercial opportunities.
• Process improvement: Drive efficiency and transparency across the department by refining core procurement workflows and systems.
• Spend Analytics & Performance Insights: Evaluate procurement metrics, track market trends, and report on KPIs to identify savings opportunities and support data-led executive decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across key business areas to understand operational needs, drive commercial value, and position Procurement as a trusted strategic partner.
• Commercial Contracting & Value Creation: Lead contract negotiations and oversight to secure high-value commercial terms and ensure long-term value delivery.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Enforce adherence to internal policies, procedural frameworks, and external regulatory standards across all sourcing activities.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: MCIPS (desirable)
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience leading end-to-end procurement processes and improving procurement workflow
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of procurement strategies, cost drivers and market trends
• Core Competencies: Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in procurement software

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid Working: Office presence required 1-2 times per week in Birmingham
• Financial Protection: Life Assurance, Group Personal Pension, and Income Protection schemes.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cash Plan alongside dedicated wellbeing support services.
• Bonuses & Perks: Annual discretionary performance bonus, a bespoke retail and gym discount platform, and generous food dining discounts.

Note: Unfortunately, our client is not able to supply VISA sponsorship for this role.

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