Procurement Business Partner

The CompanyWe're partnering with a growing organisation within Professional Services undergoing a significant transformation programme, focused on embedding new ways of working enabled by AI, data and modern technology.The organisation is evolving how it manages suppliers and third-party risk as it continues to scale. This newly created Procurement Business Partner sits at the heart of that journey - keeping things moving, supporting the business day-to-day and ensuring the right controls are in place without creating unnecessary friction.Our Client will support hybrid working to include 2-3 days per week in their Newcastle office.The OpportunityWorking closely with the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Business Partner will play a hands-on role in the smooth running of procurement operations. You'll support supplier onboarding, due diligence and contract management, acting as a first point of contact, while assisting colleagues to navigate processes confidently and efficiently.This is a delivery-focused role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, collaborating cross functionally and making things work in practice rather than theory.What you'll be doing:

• Supporting supplier onboarding, due diligence and third-party risk processes
• Managing day-to-day activity within the procurement system
• Partnering with teams across IT, Operations, Marketing and HR to support new supplier activity
• Supplier performance management and contract renewals
• Assisting with audits and reporting

About YouThe successful Procurement Business Partner will have strong procurement or supplier management experience, ideally within a regulated or control-heavy environment. You will have a background in indirect procurement - IT, Operations, Marketing and HR beneficial.You're organised, practical and comfortable working with evolving processes. You bring a calm, collaborative approach and understand the balance between governance and getting business done.Why join?

• Exposure to a growing, evolving procurement function
• A culture that values proportionate, sensible controls
• Opportunity to learn, develop and shape how the role evolves over time

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real contribution and grow within an emerging function, please get in contact.