Procurement Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract until March 2027

Mininginformation; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension up to 29% employer contrib.

27.5 days annual leave + bank holidays

Learning and development support

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Mining Remediation Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a procurement lead to manage end-to-end procurement for a range of contracts, ensuring compliant, value-for-money outcomes. You will provide commercial advice across the organisation and shape requirements.

The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing tender processes and building strong supplier relationships while working with project teams; hybrid role with Mansfield office and active participation in governance and

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience across IT/digital and corporate services, public or private sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and contract conditions.
• CIPS qualification preferred or in progress.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity for a range of contracts, ensuring compliant, value-for-money outcomes.
• Provide procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders to shape requirements and decisions.
• Develop sourcing strategies and routes to market that meet business needs and manage risk.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, evaluation processes and award recommendations in line with governance.
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers and colleagues to deliver procurements from planning to contract award.
• Support development of supplier relationships and contribute to contract management as needed.
• Apply knowledge of procurement legislation and contract conditions to support well-documented decisions.
• Contribute to the development of the Procurement team by sharing knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Procurement legislation knowledge

CIPS qualification

Job description

About You

Do you enjoy working with different teams?

Do you want to work on procurement from end to end?

Do you bring a positive, solution-focused approach?

If so, read on...

You'll bring significant procurement experience within the following categories: IT and digital and corporate services. This experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector.

You’ll have the drive to deliver strategic contracts that help create a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders to deliver projects, and you’ll have a good knowledge of procurement legislation and different contract conditions.

You’ll preferably be CIPS qualified or working towards achieving this.

You’ll be a great communicator who is able to listen, interpret the needs of the business, and influence others to achieve the right commercial outcome.

You’ll be confident working independently, while also contributing to a supportive Procurement team and helping to inspire others.

About The Role

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity for a range of contracts, ensuring compliant, effective and value-for-money outcomes.
• Provide clear procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders across the organisation, helping them shape requirements and make informed decisions.
• Develop sourcing strategies and routes to market that support business needs, manage risk and deliver best value.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, evaluation processes and award recommendations in line with procurement legislation and internal governance.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, suppliers and colleagues to deliver successful procurements from planning through to contract award.
• Support the development of strong supplier relationships and contribute to effective contract management where required.
• Use your knowledge of procurement legislation, commercial principles and contract conditions to support proportionate, defensible and well-documented decision making.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Procurement team by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping to improve ways of working.

Our Vision: To be a problem-solving, easy-to-work-with business partner that adds value and benefits through a considered risk approach to meet the needs of the business.

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Role location:

Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Schedule

Application closing date: 30th September 2026

Sifting date: 1st October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)

Security

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About Mining Remediation Authority

Why join us?

Make a real difference with flexibility, long-term security and support for life outside work.

• Flexibility that fits your life - hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future - including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge - 27.5 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life's big moments - generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow - funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day - including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it's like to work with us here Life page

About us

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We're also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.

Why this matters

You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We're supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan

Inclusion matters to us

We're committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.

If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 01623 637000 we're here to support you.