Job description
Mae'r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Corporate Procurement Unit

This is an exciting and challenging time for public sector procurement and especially so in Wales with the significant recent changes to the way in which we operate and the new Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023.

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC operates a central procurement function, supporting the Council make best use of its c£300m annual spend. The operational side of the department has four category style teams, all consisting of a category manager, senior procurement officer and senior procurement assistant.

We're looking for a proactive, knowledgeable Senior Procurement Officer to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant procurement across a diverse portfolio of goods, services and works.

About the role:
As a key member of the Corporate Procurement Unit, you will lead and support procurement activity that delivers value, strong governance and positive outcomes for our service areas and communities in one of four procurement category teams. You will ensure that all procurement activity aligns with the requirements of the Councils Contract Procedure Rules, the Procurement Act 2023 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023.

What you'll do:

• Lead tendering activity from planning through to contract award
• Provide expert advice on procurement strategy, legislation and procedures
• Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act and other legislative requirements
• Develop high-quality documentation, evaluation models and audit-ready records
• Support contract managers and service areas with effective commercial practice
• Build positive relationships with service areas, suppliers and other stakeholders

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in public-sector procurement
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and procurement best practice
• Confident communicator able to influence, guide and challenge constructively
• Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple projects
• Ability to work unaided and to a high standard

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council's longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council's voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.