Senior Procurement Officer

4 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Pobl Group Full time

Summary

Are you passionate about delivering value through procurement? Do you want to work in an agile environment where you can make a real impact? We're looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to join our team, supporting our organisation with strategic procurement and contract management. If you're experienced in procurement, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you

Overview

What's great about the role?

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring we get the best value for money while supporting our communities. You'll lead on contracts, advise stakeholders, and make sure everything we do is fair, transparent, and compliant with the latest regulations. This is an opportunity to use your skills to make a difference, working in a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

We embrace flexible working, so whether you're based in Newport, Swansea, or Cardiff, you'll have the support and technology to work in a way that suits you best.

Where does this role fit in?

As part of the Procurement Team, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure procurement is efficient, compliant, and delivers real value. You'll be supporting the Procurement Business Partner while working with teams across the business to help them manage contracts effectively.

What skills and experience do you need?

Role

We're looking for someone who enjoys problem solving, has a keen eye for detail, and thrives in a fast paced environment. To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  1. A strong understanding of procurement regulations (Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023).
  2. Experience managing procurement contracts, including benchmarking and spend analysis.
  3. Knowledge of e-Procurement tools such as Sell2Wales and eTenderwales.
  4. Excellent communication skills – you'll be advising teams across the business.
  5. Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
  6. MCIPS Level 6 qualification (or working towards it) is desirable.

If you have a passion for procurement and a commitment to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you

What are the pay and benefits?

  1. This is a permanent role for 37 hours per week. The salary for this role is £37,782.
  2. We welcome applications from candidates in various locations. This hybrid role offers office bases in Newport, Cardiff, or Swansea.
  3. Our team primarily meets in Swansea, with travel reimbursed for those based in Cardiff or Newport (with home to base mileage adjusted in line with our policy).
  4. 26 days holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service.
  5. Pension scheme.
  6. Sick Pay.
  7. Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral).
  8. Time for Talking – a free counselling service.
  9. Health Cash Plan.
  10. Savings Scheme.
  11. Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes.
  12. Eyecare plan.
  13. Give as You Earn charity donation scheme.
  14. Gym and shopping discounts.

What's FREDIE?

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.

If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262.

How do you apply?

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV, short/ focussed cover letter along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you.

Interviews will be with a panel and will take place on Wednesday 23rd April in our Swansea office.

Who are Pobl Group?

Pobl Group is a leading housing, care, and support provider in Wales, and we've recently merged with Linc Cymru to create an even stronger organisation. Together, we're committed to delivering quality homes, supporting communities, and improving lives. With over 20,000 homes and a growing network of care services, we're shaping the future of housing and support across Wales. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand and enhance our impact.

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