Strategic Indirect Procurement Partner – Hybrid in Milton Keynes

Salary: £55,000.00 - £59,500.00 (depending on experience) + 10% performance bonus

Working Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Working arrangements: 2 days in the office, Tue is set day

Job summary: Procurement and outsourcing are integral to NHBC’s business model and the successful delivery of its trading activities. The Procurement Business Partner (BP) will provide comprehensive, coordinated procurement services to NHBC for the category related goods and services in alignment with NHBC’s Procurement and Supplier Management Policies and Processes. The BP will act as a central point of expertise for all matters relating to procurement of the relevant category/s and as an advocate for Procurement, promoting the policy, process and best practice whilst ensuring regulatory compliance is met. The BP will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop and deliver category strategies for over £6.5M spend per annum, across a supply base of c.150 suppliers, meeting the needs of the internal customer whilst ensuring compliance with NHBC’s Outsourcing and Third-Party Risk Management Framework Policies and Procedures.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes from supplier due diligence through to contract management
• Ensure supplier compliance and manage risk throughout the contract lifecycle
• Source goods and services efficiently using e-Procurement tools to achieve best value
• Provide expert procurement advice and deliver clear reporting (MI, KPIs, compliance, benefits)
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers to support collaboration and performance
• Support supplier relationship management and drive value through partnerships
• Work with Legal, IT Security, and Risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation
• Promote sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible initiatives across the supply base

What we’re looking for:

• 'In-direct' Category management
• Sound knowledge of contract law
• Worked in an FCA/PRA regulated organisation

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• + many more!

Who we are: At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us: As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey. We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them.

Our inclusive culture: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.

Why NHBC: Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes. We have a range of job opportunities across the UK, including field and home-based roles within corporate, business operations and field tech. We welcome experienced professionals and those new to the world of work such as trainees, and with our flexible working approach we are open to helping you find a role that works for you.

Why work for NHBC: NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees. Flexibility: Working flexibly is part of our commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance and we are always happy to talk about flexible and hybrid working, wherever possible. Bonus: We offer a yearly performance based bonus to all employees based on a percentage of salary. 27 days holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase extra days. Enhanced leave and pay: We offer equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents. We recognise the valuable contribution that our colleagues make, benchmarking our salaries against the wider market to ensure our packages are attractive.

Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.

If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers web page regularly, as new opportunities are posted frequently.

National House-Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.