* Procurement Business Partner - Category Manager - FM
* London Luton Airport- Hybrid
About Our Client
London Luton Airport, one of the UK's fastest-growing airports, during an exciting period of transformation and innovation. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact.
Job Description
As Procurement Business Partner for Airport Operations, you'll lead sourcing activity across FM, cleaning, waste, security services, safety‑critical systems and wider operational contracts. You'll act as a trusted partner to operational, engineering, and safety teams, balancing commercial rigour with the realities of a 24/7 operational environment.
A successful Procurement Business Partner
* Leading end‑to‑end sourcing projects across cleaning, security, waste, facilities management and operational services.
* Owning the full procurement lifecycle: market engagement - tender - evaluation - contract award.
* Working closely with Airport Operations, Safety and Engineering to ensure commercial activity meets operational and regulatory requirements.
* Drafting tenders, managing evaluations and driving supplier negotiations.
* Monitoring contract performance, cost control and compliance across critical suppliers.
* Supporting procurement activity for emergency and resilience functions (fire service, medical, safety‑critical equipment).
* Managing the contract pipeline, renewals and commercial planning.
* Identifying opportunities to improve cost, service levels, performance and supplier value.
* Providing clear reporting, insights and analysis to influence decision‑making.
The Successful Applicant
* A proven track record in working on end to end procurements
* Procurement experience within FM, cleaning, facilities, soft/hard services, or operational categories.
* Strong stakeholder partnering skills-you can translate technical requirements into robust commercial solutions.
* A solid understanding of contracts, supplier performance and commercial governance.
* Strong analytical and communication skills.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary £60k Basic + Bonus + Package (circa 75K) per annum.
* Based in Luton, offering a convenient location for work-life balance. - Hybrid
* A role where you can see the real‑world impact of your decisions across a major UK airport.
* Opportunity to influence critical operational services and drive long‑term improvements.
* A supportive procurement team that values innovation, collaboration and professional development.
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