Procurement Management Business Partner

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team as a Procurement and Contract Management Business Partner. This is a varied role within a small, vital team, supporting effective procurement activity, supplier relationship management and contract management across SRA. You will work closely with internal customers and suppliers to make sure procurement activity is well planned and delivered in line with business needs/practice. You will also manage supplier performance, maintain accurate contract information and provide clear advice to colleagues on procurement and contractual matters. You will have experience of procurement, supplier management or contract management, with the ability to balance commercial considerations, risk and customer needs. You will be organised, assured working with stakeholders and able to explain procurement and contractual information clearly to a range of parties. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, improving processes and helping colleagues get the best value from supplier relationships and contracts. What's in it for you

• Manage procurement activity. Develop procurement plans, tender documents and supporting documentation
• Manage timely contract reviews and continued delivery of quality goods and services
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance and support supplier exit, service transition and decommissioning activity where required
• Assess internal customer requirements and provide procurement advice, including guidance on commercial and risk implications.
• Recommend best purchasing practices that meet SRA's needs
• Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation
• Pension - We will contribute 1½ - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%. So, if you contribute 7%, you will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25%
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• £25 contribution to a monthly health and wellbeing portal. The portal provides access to more than 5,000 products, experiences and services. Some options available include gym membership, National Trust membership, music lessons, tennis lessons, massages, nutrition, life coaching, fertility support, financial support and much more
• Access to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary. What we're looking for
• Experience in procurement, contract management or supplier relationship management
• A good understanding of purchasing processes, tendering activity and contract lifecycle management
• Robust stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues and suppliers at different levels
• The ability to research, assess requirements, identify/solve risks and provide clear, practical procurement advice
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, contract information and emails
• A collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement, value for money and quality service delivery
• Ability to scrutinise and interpret complex issues and present them in a clear and concise written form. Useful and additional information
• There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website
• Internally this role is called Assistant Procurement and Contract Management Business Partner
• We are recruiting for this role in our Birmingham office on a hybrid basis. The expectation is one to two days a week in the office and the remainder of the week from home
• To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. To find out more about what it is like to work at SRA, view our videos
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to undertake an in-person interview with task 20 and 21 October 2026.
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  To apply Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential criteria listed under the 'what we are looking for' section above. Closing date for applications is 11 October 2026 at 23:55.