Procurement Business Partner

7 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Orbit Group Full time
We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.


We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live.

More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role


Orbit are delighted to announce that, due to growth and development within our procurement team, that we are looking to recruit a Procurement Business Partner who specialise in Fire Related Works e.g FRA remedial works, fire detection systems, cladding replacement programmes etc.

In this role you will be managing the day to day need from the business to recommend supplier solutions, negotiate pricing and terms and conditions for contract/orders from suppliers.


This role is part of Customer & Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers.


What you'll achieve

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Develop, build and manage delivery of a procurement service to achieve value for money and manage risk for suppliers
  • Define, establish and continuously improve procurement process and SOPs
  • Continuously monitor and analyse spend with suppliers to identify opportunities to increase spend under contract and achieve savings
  • Review contract lifecycle analysis for suppliers to plan mid
- and long-term contract expiry and renewal pipeline

  • Manage day to day activities and plans for the team and operational execution of any procurement projects

What you'll bring


To be successful in this role of Procurement Business Partner you will need to be educated to degree level or hold a CIPS qualification.

You will also need to have a demonstrable track record of delivery and results in a procurement role.

It would be desirable if you have strong experience and/or knowledge of working with the housing sector and/or Public Sector and good knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations.


Essential skills

  • Strong business acumen with good experience and knowledge of running a procurement function
  • Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels
  • Planning, organising, analytical and fact based decision making skills
  • Ability to educate and inform stakeholders on basic procurement process
  • Good computing skills and experience, including Microsoft Office

Desirable skills

  • Knowledge of English contract law, procurement legislation, regulations and standards
  • Knowledge of procedures and techniques for registered providers

Why Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you


We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive.

For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills.

As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.


A purpose to feel proud of
We're proud to make a difference to people together.

We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.***
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

  • Interview(s)
  • Decision and offer


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