Strategic Procurement Partner | Hybrid & Public Sector

NPT Pass; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with 2

Discounted gym membership with Celtic�

Cycle to work scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to lead on procurement activities across the authority, providing strategic advice, contract management, and compliance with procurement legislation. The role supports cost-efficiency while delivering social value within a hybrid working model.

The post requires a degree in a related field, CIPS Level 6 membership, and strong supplier/contract management and data analysis skills to work with cross-functional teams and external

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Full membership of CIPS (Level 6) or equivalent
• Supplier and contract management experience, and knowledge and experience of procurement legislation and commissioning
• Commercial and data analysis abilities, and presentation and communication skills, with experience working in a team environment, delivering a customer focused service

Responsibilities

• Lead across the Authority’s procurement activity, providing advice, support and effective contract management.
• Carry out procedures that ensure compliance with Procurement Legislation.
• Provide professional level procurement support and advice, with knowledge of the full procedure and legal process.
• Seek opportunities for collaborative working and streamline procurement activity to meet objectives for cost-efficiency while maintaining social value and legal compliance.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business/Procurement/Supply Chain

CIPS Level 6 membership

Job description

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to lead on procurement activities across the authority, providing strategic advice, contract management, and compliance with procurement legislation. The role supports cost-efficiency while delivering social value within a hybrid working model.

The post requires a degree in a related field, CIPS Level 6 membership, and strong supplier/contract management and data analysis skills to work with cross-functional teams and external