We are recruiting a Principal Procurement Officerat Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Office based / Home working / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.
Team: Procurement and Information Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Working under the direction of the Procurement and Information Governance Services Manager and the Commercial Lead for Procurement & Collaboration, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality procurement activity across the Council.

You will lead on, and provide expert professional advice for, high-profile collaborative and Caerphilly specific procurement exercises, ensuring all activity aligns with local and national strategies and the Council's published Procurement Forward Work Programme.

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring robust implementation and compliance with procurement legislation across all service areas, while providing effective line management, guidance and support to Procurement Officers and Buyer Assistants.

You will champion best practice by implementing and upholding the Council's Standing Orders for Contracts, Procurement and Contract Management Strategy, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives and actively promoting relevant local and national policies and initiatives.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or other recognised qualification.
• In depth knowledge of the UK Public Contract Regulations.
• Experience of planning and developing contract arrangements.
• Proven experience at a senior level within a purchasing organisation.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Evans on 01443 863157 or email evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk / Jessica Thomas on 01443 863382 or email thomanj11@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.