Procurement Officer

Job description

We are recruiting a 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 £36,581 - £39,481 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Under the general direction of the Commercial Lead, Procurement & Collaboration, and the relevant Principal Procurement Officer, the post holder will be responsible for:

Providing procurement support and professional advice across a range of significant and high-profile projects aligned to the Council's Forward Work Programme, particularly within the Housing and Corporate Assets portfolios.

Supporting the implementation and application of UK and Welsh Government procurement legislation 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:

• 5 GCSEs Grade A* - C or qualifications set at a similar level on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.
• Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or actively studying towards the institute's examinations.
• Good working knowledge of the UK Public Contract Regulations.
• Experience in procurement activities.
• A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit Council offices which are not on bus routes to attend meetings and support service areas.

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 / Connor Thomas on 01443863382 / 01443864702 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.