Procurement Business Partner

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as Procurement Business Partner. As part of the agenda for Procurement Reform, the role will contribute to leading change in an evolving procurement landscape, helping to shape the future of procurement within the Council, as part of the Corporate Procurement Team. You will enhance the team in modernising and raising the profile of procurement activity across the Council in the context of legislative change.

As part of the role of Procurement Business Partner, you will act as a lead across the Authority’s procurement activity, providing advice, support and effective contract management, and carrying out procedures that ensure compliance with Procurement Legislation.

You will need to demonstrate experience in leading public sector procurement exercises, providing professional level procurement support and advice, with knowledge of the full procedure and legal process.

The post holder will seek opportunities for collaborative working, and streamlining of procurement activity, to meet the Authority’s objectives for cost-efficiency, while maintaining social value outcomes and legal compliance.

About you, do you have

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• And Full or working towards Full membership of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) (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.

About us

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply please visit Jobs - NPT Council

DBS requirements

• This post is not subject to a DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements

Welsh Language skills are not required

Additional Information

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

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.