Principal Procurement Business Partner Commercial

Neath Port Talbot; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial) to lead change and enhance procurement activity. You will need to demonstrate professional procurement support experience and knowledge of the public procurement process. The position offers a competitive package, including a strong pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, and discounts on gym memberships, cycling equipment, and local retailers. This role is part of the Corporate Procurement Team, contributing to the Council's mission of modernizing procurement practices.

Benefits

22.4% employer pension contribution

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in providing professional level procurement support.
• Coordinating strategic procurement exercises.
• Knowledge of public procurement and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to leading change in an evolving procurement landscape.
• Shape the future of procurement within the Council.
• Modernise and raise the profile of procurement activity.

Skills

MCIPS Qualification

Business relationship experience

Excellent presentation skills

Team collaboration

Customer-focused service

Education

Business or Management related qualification

Job description

Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial)

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial). 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.

You will need to demonstrate experience in providing professional level procurement support, leading and co‑ordinating strategic procurement exercises, with knowledge of the full public procurement and legal process.

About you:

• MCIPS Qualification or an equivalent Business or Management related qualification;
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or equivalent professional membership, which would be desirable for this role;
• Business relationship and commercial experience, excellent presentation and communication skills, and experience working in a team environment, delivering a customer focused service.
• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• 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.

Please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs to apply.

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. Applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. 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.