Procurement Business Partner

Job Summary

Procurement and outsourcing are integral to NHBC’s business model and the successful delivery of its trading activities. The Procurement Business Partner (BP) will provide comprehensive, coordinated procurement services for the category related goods and services, ensuring alignment with NHBC’s Procurement and Supplier Management Policies and Processes and acting as a central point of expertise and advocate for procurement best practice.

Salary: £55,000.00 – £59,500.00 (depending on experience) + 10% performance bonus

Working

Location:

Milton Keynes / Hybrid

Employment Type: Full‑time, permanent

Working arrangements: 2 days in the office, Tuesday set day

• 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

• ‘In‑direct’ category management experience
• Sound knowledge of contract law
• Experience in an FCA/PRA regulated organisation

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• Yearly performance‑based bonus based on a percentage of salary
• Flexibility to work remotely via hybrid arrangement

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