Procurement Business Partner Manager

The Procurement Business Partner Manager position centres on this role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and Central Operations ar. It would suit someone who can bring handling cycle-by-cycle responsibilities with consistency and care to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.

What you would be doing

This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and Central Operations ar. Building and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders, and act as a trusted partner.

The working style that fits

Handling cycle-by-cycle responsibilities with consistency and care. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions.

What you need

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a ‘living document’.
• Significant experience in Category management across a range of categories – with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS.

Practical information

• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.