Principal Procurement Officer

Kardow; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a Principal Procurement Officer to lead procurement exercises and contract management across key service areas. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent and full-time, based at Ty Penallta with a competitive salary and structured development opportunities.

Successful candidates will have MCIPS or an equivalent qualification, strong knowledge of UK procurement regulations and proven senior-level experience in purchasing.

Qualifications

• MCIPS or equivalent qualification is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK Public Contract Regulations.
• Experience planning and developing contract arrangements.
• Proven senior-level experience within a purchasing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement exercises and contract management for Infrastructure, Waste and Environment, and Regulatory Services.
• Provide line management, support and professional development to Procurement Officers and Buyer Assistants.
• Lead the interpretation and application of UK and Welsh Government procurement legislation.
• Support delivery of Standing Orders for Contracts and related procurement strategies while promoting local and national policies.

Skills

Line management

Contract management

Procurement leadership

Public procurement legislation

Education

MCIPS or other recognised qualification

Job description

We are recruiting a Principal Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 hours per weekContract Type: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: Ty PenalltaTeam: 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:

Responsibilities

• 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:

Qualifications

• 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.

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