SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
As Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee’s procurement and contract management activities. Sitting within the Portfolio Management Office’s Operations Team, you will help ensure that procurement processes are compliant, strategic, and aligned with the organisation’s values—maximising social value and delivering best value for the region.
This is a collaborative role, working closely with internal teams and external partners to support the delivery of transformational projects across North Wales. You’ll provide expert procurement advice, contribute to the development of procurement strategies, and support contract management across a diverse portfolio of projects.
While you won’t directly manage a team, you’ll work alongside colleagues in a supportive capacity and may deputise for the Procurement and Social Value Manager when required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who is passionate about public value, sustainability, and regional impact.
Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent CIPS Level 4 qualification or above Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Experience, Knowledge and Skills At least 3 years procurement experience and knowledge of public procurement regulations, policies, and best practices including Procurement Act 2023, The Well - being and Future Generations act (Wales) 2015 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act. Proven experience in public sector procurement, contract management, or supply chain management with experience of carrying out an end-to-end procurement process. Experience of preparing and managing tender documentation for both high value, complex and medium / high risk procurement requirements Strong analytical and negotiation ski ls with the ability to achieve best value. Significant experience in supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and tendering processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ski ls. Strong Understanding of contract law and risk management in procurement. Experience of operating in a multi stakeholder role. Knowledge of social value principles and their application within procurement. Experience working within local government or public sector procurement. Language Requirements For this role the following requirements are DESIRABLE: Listening and Speaking - Able to deal with al aspects of the job verbally in a confident manner in both English and Welsh Reading and Understanding - Able to use and interpret correctly any information in both English and Welsh from a wide variety of sources in order to deal with al aspects of the post Writing - Able to present written information in both English and Welsh with complete confidence using the most appropriate language and style to meet the needs of the reader An understanding of the importance of the Welsh Language to the region and a wilingness to develop and improve their Welsh language ski ls.
For further information about this post please contact by email: swyddi@uchelgaisgogledd.cymru
Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 16/02/2026
The interviews are scheduled to take place on the 5th of March 2026.
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
