Procurement Officer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Procurement Officer to support procurement procedures and implement new legislation. The position offers an attractive salary of £35,412 - £38,220, along with excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to training. Ideal candidates will have experience in a purchasing organization and relevant qualifications. The role is on-site, with travel required across the borough.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs Grade A - C or qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in a large purchasing organisation.
• Full UK Category B driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on procurement procedures for important projects.
• Implement new procurement legislation across the Council.
• Advocate local and national procurement policies and initiatives.

Skills

Good working knowledge of the UK Public Contract Regulations

Ability to support procurement procedures

Advising on high-profile projects

Education

5 GCSEs Grade A - C or equivalent

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or active pursuit

Job description

We are recruiting a Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £35,412 - £38,220 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:

• Supporting and advising on procurement procedures with several important and high-profile projects aligned to the Council’s forward work programme.
• Implementation of the new procurement legislation across the Council.
• Implementing the Council’s standing orders for contracts, procurement strategy, corporate objectives and advocating local & national policies & initiatives.
• Supporting the Transformation Programme (Team Caerphilly).

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs Grade A - C or qualifications set at a similar level on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.
• A Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or actively studying towards the institute’s examinations.
• Good working knowledge of the UK Public Contract Regulations.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in a large purchasing organisation.
• 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 not on bus routes.

Disability Confident Employer – We offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. In high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak recruitment situations, the overall number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled applicants may be limited.

Benefits

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