Procurement Business Partner

Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing business based in Sussex on the hire of a Procurement Business Partner on a permanent basis.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and stakeholder collaboration? This role will be key to support operational teams and help drive procurement excellence across the organisation.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to apply your category expertise, influence decision-making, and implement value-driven procurement strategies. Industry-specific experience is a plus, but what really matters is your ability to partner with business units, negotiate effectively, and deliver commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising stakeholders across the business on procurement best practices
• Leading commercial negotiations to deliver cost savings and maximise value
• Managing risks and ensuring compliance within procurement activities
• Building and implementing category strategies aligned to business goals
• Developing strong partnerships across departments to enhance procurement maturity

Experience required:

• Demonstrated experience leading procurement operations
• Ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively across a range of teams and functions
• Skilled in securing strategic, long-term supplier agreements that balance cost, quality, and risk
• An analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimisation and continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively

Please quote 51502 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance, Accountancy, Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.