Procurement Manager

In this critical role, you will champion the core purpose of public procurement: transforming public funds into high-quality goods and services, that support social and economic progress. You will ensure maximum value for money while upholding the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and legal compliance. Beyond managing day-to-day commercial operations, you will leverage our purchasing power as a force for good - integrating sustainable practices, fostering fair competition, and supporting small and local businesses to deliver meaningful, lasting value to the Senedd.

The post-holder will report to the Head of Procurement.

• As a minimum Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply.
• The post-holder will have strong analytical skills and a good appreciation of the full range of modern procurement tools and techniques.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and persuade. Confident and effective communicator.
• Working knowledge of Bravo Solutions e-tendering system.

• End-to-End Procurement Delivery:
  Manage high-value, complex, and medium-to-high-risk tenders, and contract packages for goods and services.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all procurement activities comply with the Procurement Act 2023, Contract Procedure Rules, and Welsh public sector policy frameworks using portals such as Sell2
  
  Wales.
• Sustainable & Ethical Procurement:
  Embed the requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act into sourcing decisions.
• Contract & Supplier Management:
  Maintain central contracts registers, monitor supplier performance KPIs across the lifecycle, and manage supply chain risks.
• Stakeholder & Category
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with internal department heads and strategic category managers to forecast organisational needs and build robust category plans.
• Commercial:
  Develop and maintain commercial and market intelligence, analysing spend to identify potential savings and collaboration.