Procurement Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract until March 2027

UK Ministry of Defence; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 29% employer contrib.

Hybrid working

Flexible annual leave

Learning and development support

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Mining Remediation Authority is seeking a procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement across IT, digital, and corporate services. You will shape requirements, advise stakeholders, and drive value-for-money outcomes from planning through to contract award.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage tender processes, and collaborate with project teams and suppliers to secure compliant contracts that support our environmental and community-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement for IT/digital and corporate services.
• Good knowledge of procurement legislation and contract conditions.
• CIPS qualification preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for contracts, ensuring value for money.
• Provide procurement advice to stakeholders to shape requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage tender processes.
• Prepare tender documents, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Collaborate with project teams and suppliers through contract award.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Tender processes

Education

CIPS qualification (preferred)

Tools

Procurement software

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.

We don't expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

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.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, you'll do meaningful work that improves people's lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.

• 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 [email protected] or call 01623 637000 we're here to support you.