Workplace: ITV London, White City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office per week.
The team..
The Group Procurement team plays a vital role in supporting ITV’s strategy to transform and grow the business. This includes driving the delivery of our multi-year cost-saving programme and ensuring ITV delivers maximum value from its investments being made to digitally transform the business.
The ITV Studios & Production Procurement team partners with stakeholders on high-profile, complex projects spanning production technology, post-production, studios, equipment and facilities whilst supporting travel management across ITV. The Procurement Business Partner will be part of a high-performing collaborative team operating at the core of ITV Studios’ global production business.
The role..
We’re looking for a commercially focused Procurement Business Partner – ITV Studios & Production to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders, proactively and positively shaping procurement decisions across some of ITV Studios’ most critical and high-profile projects.
This role goes beyond traditional procurement. You’ll bring insight, dynamic ideas and commercial thinking to the table — enabling the business to drive innovation, unlock value and deliver long-term savings. You’ll lead procurement activity across complex categories and projects, working closely with stakeholders to balance local needs with wider group priorities.
Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:
1. Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of ITV Studios and productions, including operational challenges and strategic priorities
2. Developing and delivering sourcing strategies across key production-related categories
3. Leading end-to-end procurement activity, including tenders, supplier evaluation and commercial negotiations
4. Analysing spend, market trends and supplier landscapes to inform strategic decisions
5. Managing supplier relationships, driving performance, governance and continuous improvement
6. Supporting delivery of cost-saving initiatives and tracking savings in partnership with Finance
7. Leading procurement workstreams across major transformation and production projects
8. Supporting identification, mitigation and monitoring of key third-party risks, ensuring ITV’s Social Purpose standards and targets are upheld.
9. Contributing to the digital transformation of the business, demonstrating curiosity and practical application of innovative technology, data and Gen AI to unlock value opportunities and enhance procurement processes.
10. Proactively contributing to the continuous improvement of Procurement’s processes, tools and capabilities.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
11. Significant procurement experience (typically 5+ years) within a complex organisation
12. Proven track record delivering strategic sourcing initiatives and leading high-profile procurement projects
13. Experience working on transformation or large-scale change programmes
14. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
15. Commercially minded, able to translate strategy into practical, value-driven outcomes
16. Strong analytical capability, able to generate insights from multiple data sources
17. Confident leading cross-functional teams and working across complex stakeholder groups
18. Curious and forward-thinking, with an interest in innovation, technology and Gen AI
19. Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
20. Collaborative team player who builds strong, trusted relationships
21. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
22. Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes