Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and expanding procurement team within Educators Wales. The role is designed to advance procurement activities while also serving as a key deputy to the Procurement Manager, with responsibilities that include deputising when needed and contributing to high-level decisions.

About the Role

This key role involves collaborating closely with the Procurement Manager to oversee compliance with the group's procurement policies and financial regulations, while managing the delivery of robust contract management and procurement support. Responsibilities include deputising for the Procurement Manager at internal and external meetings, including industry events, as needed. The post holder will play a significant role in planning, implementing, and managing main contracts with suppliers, addressing procurement actions and commercial risks, and ensuring value for money while creating savings opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of procurement support, including contract management and procurement planning.
• Deputise for the Procurement Manager at internal and external meetings, including industry events.
• Oversee compliance with the group's procurement policies and financial regulations.
• Plan, implement, and manage main contracts with suppliers.
• Address procurement actions and commercial risks, and ensure value for money.

Requirements

• Registered with CIPS or currently studying or agree to studying within 12 months of employment a diploma in Procurement & Supply chain.
• An understanding of Public Procurement Legislation, including experience of offering advice and guidance to customers on related compliance matters.
• A proven track record of managing high-value projects from feasibility to implementation across a range of goods and services.
• Experience of creating documentation and providing associated training.
• Effective organisational skills and demonstrable attention to detail.
• Analytical skills, being able to input, extract and manipulate data, contributing to statistical returns.
• Exceptional IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to assess outcomes and produce high-level reports.
• Positive approach to learning and development.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to travel to all campuses and stakeholder meetings.

Desirable Criteria

• Full Corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
• Experience working within a procurement environment.
• Experience with a variety of procurement-related tools and techniques, including category and demand management, vendor appraisal, supply positioning, and sustainable procurement practices.

Welsh Language Requirements

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Benefits

• You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year.
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Online and instore retail discounts.