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Posted 21 July, 2026

Procurement Business Partner - Construction

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Barrow in Furness, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Procurement Business Partner - Procurement Specialist

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Cumbria

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Client Details

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A leading organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

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Description

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As a Procurement Business Partner you will join a high-performing procurement function, supporting major projects and operational teams across a complex, fast-paced organisation.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, influencing decision-making, and delivering commercial value through effective sourcing and supplier management practices. This is also an opportunity for someone to be developed and have a long career with a well established organisation

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Act as a trusted procurement partner to key business stakeholders.
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  • Lead and support end-to-end procurement activity across a range of indirect and project-based categories.
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  • Develop sourcing strategies that deliver value, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
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  • Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and contract negotiations.
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  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, and relevant regulations.
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  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes.
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  • Provide commercial and procurement expertise to support strategic business initiatives.
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Profile

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A successful Procurement Business Partner should have:

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  • Proven experience in supply chain or procurement within the construction, manufacturing or public sector industry
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  • Must have knowledge of NEC and JCT construction contracts
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  • Understanding of procurement strategies, processes and commercial principles
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  • Experience managing supplier performance and contractual relationships
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  • Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across multiple levels
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Job Offer

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  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
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  • Hybrid working model with flexibility around office and home working. You will be in Barrow - in - Furness ( twice per week)
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  • Fantastic career development and progression opportunities as well as job security.
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  • Exposure to large-scale projects and strategic procurement initiatives.
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  • Collaborative and supportive working environment.
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