Procurement Sourcing Business Partner

Procurement Sourcing Business Partner | Reading ~ Fantastic opportunity to join this National Defence organisation in this high impact role actively contributing towards securing short and long-term successful business and act as single point of contact for your designated business function for all Commercial and Procurement activities… 

You will be responsible for: 

• Act as the Commercial representative for assigned business areas, accountable for sourcing contributions including efficiencies and risk mitigation.
• Ensure early engagement with stakeholders to align category strategies, preferred suppliers, and business needs with Category Managers.
• Serve as the single point of contact for Commercial and Procurement matters, building strong stakeholder relationships and managing escalations.
• Support make/buy decisions and link business strategies and forecasts with Category Management for upcoming projects.
• Collaborate on tailored sourcing strategies for specialised teams (e.g., R&D/Product Development) with Category Management.
• Drive savings and efficiencies through sourcing plans across relevant spend categories.
• Provide input to Process & Performance and support Service Centre development.
• Working with your stakeholders leads, develop a Commercial and Procurement pipeline, while constructing a formal demand management plan that translates Procurement requirements into operational resource and strategic requirements. 

Ideally seeking an individual with a high level of commercial acumen, five to seven years of Commercial and Procurement experience, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management, with excellent stakeholder management skills and a resilient approach to driving change. 

Experience required: 

• Previously worked in a procurement environment.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts.
• Application of supplier management strategies to maximise benefits and minimise risk.
• Working with multiple stakeholders and delivering multiple objectives, on time in full.
• Dealing tactfully and constructively with challenging people and situations.
• Knowledge of public procurements regulations (desirable). 

To be eligible for this role you must be a British Citizen and have lived in the UK for at least the last 10 years as SC & DV clearance will be required.  

If you would like to know more about this Procurement Sourcing opportunity, please call Jane Wallbank on +44 (0)1403 248448

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
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