Veolia UK offers waste management, water treatment, and energy services to improve environmental impact.
You will partner with senior leaders across all the Industrial, Water and Energy business to build strategic relationships, create competitive advantage, and be at the heart of our procurement transformation. The role reports to the Lead Procurement Business Partner for IWE.
Contribute to the development of the team by mentoring junior members and promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and high performance.
Your role will be instrumental in driving Veolia's environmental commitments by integrating sustainability principles into every procurement decision for commercial site services, ultimately reducing carbon footprints, and promoting circular economy practices that create lasting positive impact.
Champion and embed Veolia's environmental commitments, integrating ESG principles, circular economy models, and ethical sourcing into core procurement strategies relevant to commercial services.
Lead and facilitate complex, high-stakes negotiations and build robust supplier relationship management programs for key service providers that foster mutual growth and innovation.
Serve as a strategic liaison for the Commercial Site Services business unit, translating their needs and overall strategy into actionable, value-driven procurement initiatives.
Work with the Lead Procurement Business Partner for IWE to develop a robust business engagement model ensuring that business line needs are met.
As a strategic Procurement Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor and transformation leader, responsible for driving value, innovation, and sustainability across Veolia's business units, with a core focus on Commercial Site Services in our Industrial, Water and Energy business (including FM, TWM, District Heating, Industrial Site Services, and specialist Demolition services).
Develop and implement innovative procurement solutions for FM, TWM, District Heating, Industrial Site Services, and specialist demolition, ensuring an optimal balance of cost-effectiveness, quality, innovation, and service excellence.
Establish and nurture high-value partnerships with senior stakeholders within the Commercial Site Services and other business areas to identify and deliver significant cost optimisation, efficiency gains, and sustainable value creation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Managers to ensure business unit requirements for site services are aligned with category strategies, driving continuous improvement.
Strategic Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management skills with strong business Acumen and Effective Communication
Proven procurement experience within a strategic or business partnering role, with a track record of aligning procurement strategies with business objectives and delivering significant cost savings
Demonstrated success building relationships with senior leaders across multiple business units, with experience leading change management programs
Broad relationship management, including cross-functional collaboration & problem-solving
Chartered CIPS Status and/or MBA
You're a strategic thinker and trusted advisor who thrives on developing people and driving change. You're adaptable, business-oriented, and excel at influencing diverse stakeholders while fostering inclusive collaboration.
Salary - Up to £60,000, plus Veolia benefits including generous bonus scheme and car/cash allowance
Be part of an organisation where procurement is recognised as an indispensable driver of business performance, innovation, and sustainability. You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your strategic thinking and innovative solutions will directly contribute to Veolia's competitive advantage and long-term success.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
Location - Kingswood, Cannock with National travel and hybrid working offered