Procurement Specialist - Hybrid + 9-Day Fortnight

HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to work a 9-day fortnight

Pension contributions of 8%

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development support

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities, ensuring compliance and value for money. This full-time fixed-term role offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity for a 9-day fortnight. Candidates should have experience in public sector procurement, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to analyze data for improving supplier performance. The position also offers competitive benefits including a salary of £34,000 per annum and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement activity in a public sector or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of Welsh procurement frameworks, Sell2Wales, eTenderWales and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience advising or coaching colleagues.
• Ability to analyze spend and supplier performance data, identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex procurement requirements clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activity to deliver compliant, high-quality, value-for-money outcomes.
• Lead tender exercises, develop specifications, evaluate supplier submissions, and negotiate contracts.
• Provide guidance, training, and hands-on support for procurement activities.

Skills

Experience managing procurement activity

Working knowledge of Welsh procurement frameworks

Strong relationship-building skills

Ability to analyze spend and supplier performance data

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Job description

A leading not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities, ensuring compliance and value for money. This full-time fixed-term role offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity for a 9-day fortnight. Candidates should have experience in public sector procurement, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to analyze data for improving supplier performance. The position also offers competitive benefits including a salary of £34,000 per annum and generous annual leave.