Strategic Procurement & Compliance Advisor

CIPS; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

The role at CIPS involves delivering procurement support and professional guidance across significant Council projects, aligned with the Forward Work Programme. You will help apply UK and Welsh procurement rules and champion local and national policies.

You will work under the Commercial Lead and Principal Procurement Officer to support contract management and governance strategies, with travel across borough offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs Grade A-C or equivalent.
• Membership to CIPS or actively studying towards examinations.
• Good working knowledge of UK Public Contract Regulations.
• Experience in procurement activities.
• Full UK Category B driving licence for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement support and professional advice across major projects.
• Support implementation of UK/Welsh procurement legislation within the Council.
• Support adherence to Standing Orders for Contracts and the 5-Year Socially Responsible Procurement Strategy.

Skills

GCSEs/Qualifications

CIPS membership

Public Contract Regulations knowledge

Procurement experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

Five GCSEs grade A-C

Job description

The role at CIPS involves delivering procurement support and professional guidance across significant Council projects, aligned with the Forward Work Programme. You will help apply UK and Welsh procurement rules and champion local and national policies.

You will work under the Commercial Lead and Principal Procurement Officer to support contract management and governance strategies, with travel across borough offices as needed.