Procurement Business Partner

On behalf of the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA), we are looking for a Procurement Business Partner for a 6 month(likely extension) (Inside IR35) contract based in Mansfield 1-2 days per week in the office

About UsAt 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 [1] Business Plan.

As a Procurement Business Partner, you will act as a trusted adviser to business leaders and operational teams, helping to shape commercial strategies and procurement decisions. You will lead procurement projects, manage supplier relationships, oversee contract negotiations, and drive improvements that maximise value and minimise risk.

Working across a diverse portfolio of spend categories, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure procurement activity supports both operational and strategic priorities.

As a Procurement Business Partner, your main responsibilities will be:
* Act as a trusted procurement adviser, partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial expertise and support strategic decision-making.
* Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing strategy and tendering through to contract award and implementation.
* Develop commercial strategies, contractual solutions and category plans that deliver value for money and manage risk.
* Build and maintain effective supplier and stakeholder relationships, driving collaboration and performance improvements.
* Apply category management and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks and innovative sourcing approaches.
* Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, public procurement regulations, governance requirements and organisational policies.
* Manage contract and supplier performance, maintaining robust controls, reporting and auditable procurement records.
* Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice initiatives that enhance efficiency, performance and organisational outcomes.

Essential:
* CIPS qualified, working towards CIPS accreditation, or able to demonstrate equivalent procurement and commercial experience.
* Proven procurement and commercial experience managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
* Strong understanding of UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and transparency requirements.
* Knowledge of procurement best practice across the full procurement lifecycle, including tendering, evaluation, contract award and contract management.
* Experience operating within a regulated public sector environment.
* Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability.
* Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to assess business needs, market conditions and commercial risks.
* Experience using frameworks, competitive tendering procedures and procurement documentation.
* Ability to produce clear, accurate and auditable procurement records.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable:
* Experience applying category management methodologies.
* Knowledge of supplier…