Procurement Business Partner

1st Executive Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consulting firm is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to oversee procurement within the Transport & Place Directorate. This role focuses on delivering strategic procurement solutions for transport services and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified, possess extensive procurement experience in the public sector, and exhibit strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Flexible working and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60k

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements / 3 days WFH

Qualifications

• Fully qualified MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) - this is a mandatory requirement.
• Proven procurement experience within transport, infrastructure, or related public-sector environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/JCT contract structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement activity across Transport & Place.
• Deliver robust end-to-end procurement solutions within public sector compliance frameworks.
• Advise on complex contracts including NEC3, JCT and regeneration-related commercial arrangements.

Skills

MCIPS qualification

Procurement experience in transport

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Business Partner

Directorate: Transport & Place

Salary: Up to £60,000

Location: Derbyshire

Contract Type: Perm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement activities within our Transport & Place Directorate. This role will support major operational and regeneration programmes, including Metro and bus contracts, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant commercial outcomes.

You will act as a trusted advisor to directorate stakeholders, driving best-practice procurement aligned with the latest Public Procurement Act requirements. You will manage a small team to provide proactive commercial support across NEC3, JCT and other relevant contract forms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic procurement activity across Transport & Place - with a strong focus on bus services and associated transport infrastructure contracts.

Deliver robust end-to-end procurement solutions within public sector compliance frameworks.

Advise on complex contracts including NEC3, JCT and regeneration-related commercial arrangements.

Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders to influence and shape commercial strategies.

Ensure full compliance with the new Procurement Act and organisational governance policies.

Lead and develop a procurement team of 2-3 professionals, fostering capability and continuous improvement.

Manage supplier relationships to secure value for money, innovation and service excellence.

Support ongoing transformation and commercial continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Fully qualified MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) - this is a mandatory requirement

Proven procurement experience within transport, infrastructure, or related public‑sector environments

Strong understanding of NEC3/JCT contract structures

Demonstrable experience managing and developing a small team

Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier‑management skills

Experience within local authority or broader regulated environments

Knowledge of regeneration programmes and the wider transport sector landscape

What We Offer

Competitive salary up to £60k

Opportunities for professional development and further training (including Public Procurement Act)

Flexible working arrangements / 3 days WFH