Procurement Business Partner

1st Executive; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement activities within their Transport & Place Directorate, focusing on major operational projects. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified MCIPS and have a strong background in public sector procurement, specifically in transport and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include strategic procurement leadership, compliance with the Procurement Act, and managing relationships with suppliers. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60k

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Public Sector pension

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience within transport, infrastructure, or public-sector environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/JCT contract structures.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing a small team.

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 arrangements.
• Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategies.
• Lead and develop a procurement team of 2-3 professionals.

Skills

Procurement experience

Understanding of NEC3/JCT contracts

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Education

MCIPS qualification

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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• Public Sector pension
• Generous holiday allowance