Procurement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property Department based at Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant for the role of Procurement Officer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the procurement strategy of South Wales Fire & Rescue Service and the provision of sound procurement advice and training. The successful applicant must have experience of managing high value procurements, team management and integrated financial ledger systems including P2P and stock management.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

This role may involve travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently, and a driving licence check will be required.

Responsible for: Procurement Co-ordinator, Purchasing and Supplies Manager, P2P Team and E-Procurement Assistant, Stores Department, P2P and Stores Budgets

To be responsible for administering the procurement strategy of South Wales Fire & Rescue Service and the provision of sound procurement advice and training. For more information on duties and responsibilities please visit our recruitment site.

ESSENTIAL

-CIPS Level 6 membership or equivalent

-Experience in high value procurement exercises and wider activities, working on own initiative and as part of a wider project team in the Public Sector.

-Significant knowledge and understanding of procurement rules and procedures in line with applicable legislation.

-Experience of integrated financial ledger systems.

-Experience of managing a team.

-Practical experience of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.

-Ability to promote and manage diversity and demonstrate a fair and ethical approach in all situations.

-Ability to work in full compliance with organisational policy and legislative guidance, respecting sensitive information presented.

-Ability to consistently project and promote a confident, controlled and focused attitude in highly challenging situations.

-Proactive in promoting change, and the ability to seek opportunities to promote improved organisational effectiveness.

-Ability to lead, involve and motivate others both internal to the Fire & Rescue Service and external partners.

-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences.

-Commitment to and ability to develop self, individuals and teams to improve organisational effectiveness.

-Ability to understand and apply relevant information to make appropriate decisions which reflect key priorities and requirements.

-Ability to create and implement effective plans to deliver a range of organisational objectives.

DESIRABLE

HNC Business Studies (or equivalent) or significant experience in a relevant role.

N.B This role may involve frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently