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
1. Lead strategic procurement activity across Transport & Place - with a strong focus on bus services and associated transport infrastructure contracts.
2. Deliver robust end-to-end procurement solutions within public sector compliance frameworks.
3. Advise on complex contracts including NEC3, JCT and regeneration-related commercial arrangements.
4. Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders to influence and shape commercial strategies.
5. Ensure full compliance with the new Procurement Act and organisational governance policies.
6. Lead and develop a procurement team of 2-3 professionals, fostering capability and continuous improvement.
7. Manage supplier relationships to secure value for money, innovation and service excellence.
8. Support ongoing transformation and commercial continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
Essential:
9. Fully qualified MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) - this is a mandatory requirement
10. Proven procurement experience within transport, infrastructure, or related public-sector environments
11. Strong understanding of NEC3/JCT contract structures
12. Demonstrable experience managing and developing a small team
13. Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier-management skills
Desirable:
14. Experience within local authority or broader regulated environments
15. Knowledge of regeneration programmes and the wider transport sector landscape
What We Offer
16. Competitive salary up to £60k
17. Opportunities for professional development and further training (including Public Procurement Act)
18. Flexible working arrangements / 3 days WFH
19. Public Sector pension
20. Generous holiday allowance