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Head of Procurement Business PartneringLocation: Surrey, KT13 0SLHours of work: 37.5Contract Type: PermanentISS Supply Chain & Procurement is undergoing a major transformation, shifting from a traditionally savings-driven, inward-facing function to one that delivers true strategic value across the entire outsourcing contract lifecyclespanning bid, transition, and operational phases.Central to this transformation is the Business Partnering function, which acts as the key enabler of this change and is led by the Head of Procurement Business Partnering.Job DescriptionThis is a high-profile senior leadership role, sitting at the core of the Supply Chain & Procurement leadership team and working alongside peers to help shape the future of ISS.The position offers outstanding visibility across the business, with a chance to influence how ISS operates at both a strategic and operational level.It's a role that demands a balance of vision, leadership, and execution, managing the pressures and complexities of three distinct teams while ensuring the business is set up to win and successfully deliver in competitive bid environments and time-sensitive mobilisations.As a vital part of ISSs future, this role is instrumental in building the next generation of procurement business partners and embedding them into the heart of the business through the TOP (The One Procurement) model.It's not only a pivotal role in the current transformation journey but also a platform for significant growth, influence, and professional recognition.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport bid development with commercial team to ensure accurate, high-quality proposalsLead mobilisation of large contract wins through to go-liveManage procurement business partners across accounts, ensuring performance and alignmentProvide strong leadership across three distinct teams, focusing on delegation not just deliveryBuild strong stakeholder relationships with commercial, account, SC&P, clients and KADsDemanding but rewarding role, central to sales propositions and business growthProfessional and Personal Competencies/QualificationsStrong people management skillsExtensive supply chain and procurement experienceFM/service industry experience preferred but not requiredExcellent stakeholder management and collaboration across teamsThe CompanyISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether its hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlaceISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational backgroundOur passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com