Procurement Business Partner

About You

Do you enjoy working with different teams?

Do you want to work on procurement from end to end?

Do you bring a positive, solution-focused approach?

If so, read on...

You'll bring significant procurement experience within the following categories: IT and digital and corporate services. This experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector.

You’ll have the drive to deliver strategic contracts that help create a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders to deliver projects, and you’ll have a good knowledge of procurement legislation and different contract conditions.

You’ll preferably be CIPS qualified or working towards achieving this.

You’ll be a great communicator who is able to listen, interpret the needs of the business, and influence others to achieve the right commercial outcome.

You’ll be confident working independently, while also contributing to a supportive Procurement team and helping to inspire others.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity for a range of contracts, ensuring compliant, effective and value-for-money outcomes.
• Provide clear procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders across the organisation, helping them shape requirements and make informed decisions.
• Develop sourcing strategies and routes to market that support business needs, manage risk and deliver best value.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, evaluation processes and award recommendations in line with procurement legislation and internal governance.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, suppliers and colleagues to deliver successful procurements from planning through to contract award.
• Support the development of strong supplier relationships and contribute to effective contract management where required.
• Use your knowledge of procurement legislation, commercial principles and contract conditions to support proportionate, defensible and well-documented decision making.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Procurement team by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping to improve ways of working.

Our Vision: To be a problem-solving, easy-to-work-with business partner that adds value and benefits through a considered risk approach to meet the needs of the business.

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Final date to receive applications: 30th September 2026

Sifting date: 1st October 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing 5th October 2026

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

Make a real difference with flexibility, long-term security and support for life outside work.

• Flexibility that fits your life - hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future - including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge - 27.5 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life's big moments - generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow - funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day - including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it's like to work with us here Life page

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