Senior Procurement Specialist

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Contracts, Commissioning and Business Assurance (CCBA) works across the Council's Operations directorate, supporting front line services to deliver high quality outcomes for Swindon's residents.

We provide expert procurement support, practical contract management guidance, robust health and safety governance, business assurance and project management. Our work underpins the effective commissioning of services provided directly to residents, making this an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that supports delivery at pace and helps improve everyday experiences across the borough.

This role provides senior procurement expertise across the Council's Operations service area, leading the delivery of high value and complex procurements for works, goods and services. Working closely with front line teams across areas such as highways, housing and corporate repairs, fleet, waste and environmental services, you will manage end to end procurement activity, ensure compliance with public procurement regulations and support the successful delivery of services directly to Swindon's residents. The role spans a variety of contract types, including NEC and JCT, offering a diverse and challenging portfolio of work.

Key skills and qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior procurement role, with strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and experience working with NEC and JCT contracts
• Degree level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field, or MCIPS (or working towards an equivalent professional qualification)

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.

Benefits

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.