Senior Procurement Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor for Natural Resources Wales. The role involves delivering expert support for procurement across various categories such as digital and corporate services. Ideal candidates will have public sector procurement experience and the ability to lead sourcing activities. The position offers agile and hybrid working options along with generous annual leave and a civil service pension.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave starting at 28 days

Continuous development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Full CIPS membership or working towards Level 6 (or a relevant business/procurement degree).
• Strong experience in public sector procurement and contract management.
• Ability to lead on complex sourcing activities and negotiations.
• Strategic mindset and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert procurement support across diverse categories.
• Lead on procurement planning, sourcing, and compliance.
• Identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities.
• Influence internal stakeholders for efficient procurement processes.
• Contribute to NRW's Commercial Strategy and corporate objectives.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Understanding of procurement legislation

Effective communication

Education

Full CIPS membership or relevant degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is at the heart of making sure Wales' natural resources are being used sustainably so that future generations can benefit from them.

Offering agile working, flexible working and remote working with generous annual leave allowances, civil service pension, CPD and a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits ensures that Natural Resources Wales remains an employer of choice for job seekers across Wales and beyond.

Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with Natural Resources Wales to recruit a Senior Procurement Advisor to support strategic, compliant, and sustainable procurement that helps protect and manage Wales' natural resources.

The postholder can be based in any one of their offices across Wales: Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Bangor, Dolgellau, Welshpool, Aberystwyth, Llandrindod Wells, Lampeter, Neath Port Talbot, Resolven, Swansea, Llandovery, Cross Hands, Haverfordwest, Cardiff.

The Role

As a senior expert, you'll:

• Deliver expert procurement support across diverse categories including digital, corporate services, land and forestry, labs, consultancy, and more.
• Lead on procurement planning, sourcing, and compliance, ensuring outcomes are robust and legally sound.
• Identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities, including reviewing contract delivery and supplier performance.
• Influence and guide internal stakeholders to adopt efficient, sustainable, and legally compliant procurement processes.
• Contribute to the delivery of NRW's Commercial Strategy, corporate objectives, and category plans.
• Build partnerships with Welsh Government, National Procurement Service, suppliers, and external bodies.

What we're looking for

You'll bring:

• Full CIPS membership or working towards Level 6 (or a relevant business/ procurement degree).
• Strong experience in public sector procurement and contract management.
• Ability to lead on complex sourcing activities and negotiations.
• A strategic mindset and customer-focused approach to delivering outcomes.
• Clear understanding of procurement legislation, governance, and risk management.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Welsh Language Requirement:

Level A1 - Entry: Ability to understand and use basic phrases.
Don't meet this yet? Don't worry - NRW will support your learning journey.

Reward

Working for NRW means being part of a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven organisation. We offer:

• Agile and hybrid working - your nearest NRW office will be your base.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme - with employer contributions of 28.97%.
• Generous annual leave - starting at 28 days, rising to 33.
• Continuous development - including leadership programmes and higher education support.
• Wellbeing support - including a weekly wellbeing hour.

To Apply:

To access the full job description, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria on the full job description.

Closing Date: Monday, 18th August

Interview Dates: Thursday, 4th and Friday, 5th September

NRW are passionate about creative a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. They embrace quality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion. They put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity, and respect at the heart of their values.

NRW are committed to equal opportunities and guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Yolk Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner to Natural Resources Wales and therefore all applications will be managed by the team at Yolk following NRW's own fair and transparent recruitment process.