Principal Procurement Officer

Job description

We are recruiting a Principal Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta
Team: Procurement and Information Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £44,253 - £47,665 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Under the general direction of the Procurement and Information Governance Services Manager and the Commercial Lead, Procurement & Collaboration, the post holder will be responsible for:

Leading procurement exercises and contract management activities on behalf of Infrastructure, Waste and Environment, and Regulatory Services, in accordance with the Council's procurement Forward Work Programme.

Providing line management, support and professional development to Procurement Officers and Buyer Assistants.

Leading the implementation, interpretation and application of UK and Welsh Government procurement legislation, ensuring compliance and best practice across the Council.

Supporting the delivery of the Council's Standing Orders for Contracts, the 5-Year Socially Responsible Procurement and Contract Management Strategy, and wider corporate objectives, while actively promoting and championing local and national policies, priorities and initiatives.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or other recognised qualification.
• In depth knowledge of the UK Public Contract Regulations.
• Experience of planning and developing contract arrangements.
• Proven experience at a senior level within a purchasing organisation.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Thomas / Ian Evans on 01443863382 / 01443863157 or email [email protected] / [email protected]

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact [email protected] for further information.

Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.