Procurement Manager in Bridgend

Yolk Recruitment; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Nine-day fortnight option

25 days annual leave + 5 days after 1–

Group pension contributions

Discounts and wellbeing events

Gym membership subsidy

Health care cash plan and GP access

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Valleys to Coast is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the transition from outsourced to in-house procurement and to build a robust procurement function across the Group. You will develop policies, governance, and a contracts register while driving value for money and social value.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a Buyer and Lead end-to-end procurement, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Welsh Government requirements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified procurement specialist (CIPS or equivalent).
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Law, Supply Chain Management) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in a senior procurement role in Wales or the wider UK, preferably in public sector, housing or not-for-profit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from outsourced to in-house procurement.
• Develop and embed procurement policies, processes and governance.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Welsh Government requirements.
• Drive cost savings, efficiencies and value for money.
• Lead end-to-end procurement, tendering and contract management.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive contracts register.
• Manage key supplier relationships and complex negotiations.
• Embed social value and sustainable procurement.
• Develop procurement systems, data and performance reporting.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and the Board.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Public sector understanding

Education

Degree in Business/Law/Supply Chain

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with Valleys to Coast to appoint a Procurement Manager at an exciting point in the organisation's growth.

This is a newly created opportunity to bring procurement in-house, build the function and drive genuine commercial value across the Group.

With over 6,200 homes in management, a number of subsidiaries and an ambitious development programme, there is significant scope to leverage Group-wide buying power, improve value for money and strengthen procurement governance.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and managing a Buyer, you will lead procurement across the Group, developing and embedding a comprehensive procurement framework aligned with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will:

• Lead the transition from outsourced to in-house procurement
• Develop and embed procurement policies, processes and governance
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Welsh Government requirements
• Drive cost savings, efficiencies and value for money
• Lead end-to-end procurement, tendering and contract management
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive contracts register
• Manage key supplier relationships and complex negotiations
• Embed social value and sustainable procurement
• Develop procurement systems, data and performance reporting
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and the Board

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified procurement specialist (CIPS or equivalent)
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Law, Supply Chain Management) or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Substantial post qualification experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within a public sector, housing, or not-for-profit environment in Wales or the wider UK

• Demonstrable track record of developing and implementing successful procurement strategies that deliver significant value for money and efficiency gains
• In-depth knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., Procurement Act 2023, Welsh Government procurement policy) and best practice
• Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop a high-performing team

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Option to opt in to a nine-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.
• Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays
• An additional three paid wellbeing days
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave once you have completed your probationary period.
• Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%)
• Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts
• A subsidised gym membership to Nuffield Health
• Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more.