Procurement Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement activities within the Transport & Place Directorate. This role is focused on supporting major operational programmes while ensuring compliance with public sector frameworks. Candidates must have a fully qualified MCIPS and a strong background in procurement, NEC3 and JCT contract structures. The position offers a competitive salary with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60k

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is mandatory.
• Proven experience in procurement within public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/JCT contract structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement activity across Transport & Place.
• Deliver end-to-end procurement solutions within public sector frameworks.
• Manage supplier relationships for value and innovation.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Supplier management

Strong procurement experience

Education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

NEC3

JCT

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, 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