Procurement Business Partner

MHS Homes; North Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension contributions

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Training & Development

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dover

Job summary

MHS Homes are seeking a motivated Procurement Business Partner to support our public sector projects from Chatham. You will lead tendering, develop category strategies, and provide expert advice on best practice, market trends and risk mitigation.

The role requires proven public sector procurement experience, knowledge of housing or construction, and the ability to draft contracts, manage complex tenders, and train non-procurement colleagues across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of housing, construction, or estates environments.
• Ability to draft contracts and manage complex tenders.
• Experience in category management and training non-procurement colleagues.
• Proven ability to mentor and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering activities and develop category strategies.
• Provide expert advice on best practice, market trends and risk mitigation.
• Draft contracts and manage multiple tender processes.
• Mentor colleagues and deliver training to non-procurement teams.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Tendering

Contract drafting

Category management

Training delivery

Procurement systems

Tools

In-Tend

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Procurement Business Partner to join our team.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic procurement support across primarily the Asset Management, Development, and Estates functions. This is an exciting opportunity to influence high profile projects, ensure value for money, compliance with PCR2015 and the Procurement Act 2023, and embed sustainability and social value into procurement activities.

You will lead on the tendering, developing category strategies, and will provide expert advice on best practice, market trends, and risk mitigation.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, with strong knowledge of housing, construction, or estates environments. You will be confident in drafting contracts, managing multiple complex tender processes, managing categories and using procurement systems such as In-Tend.

The ability to manage multiple projects at once, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to deliver training and guidance to non-procurement colleagues, are essential.

We offer a supportive environment where you can share your expertise, drive continuous improvement, mentor colleagues, and contribute to delivering high quality homes and services for residents.

We offer:

• A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
• Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
• A great team of colleagues to work with
• Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and disabled parking
• Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset

Join mhs and contribute to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in our community.

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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Procurement Business Partner

Company: MHS Homes

Salary: £51,849

Hours: Full-time

Location: Chatham, ME4 4LL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026