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

Essential:

• Fully qualified MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) - this is a mandatory requirement

• Proven procurement experience within transport, 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

Desirable:

• 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

• Public Sector pension
• Generous holiday allowance