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POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL, Llandrindod, Powys - Powys
- Remote working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 5 days ago, 28 Jul
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Full Job Description
We're looking for a strong, visible, and inspirational commercial leader to join us at Powys County Council. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting all areas of the Council instriving to make Powys a Stronger, Fairer and Greener county. Your focus will be on providing advice to senior managers and elected members on procurement and commercial matters, whilst also leading a small team of procurement and commercial experts.This is a flexible worker position and therefore the Council offers the opportunity to work in an agile way to include home working. For this role, however, there will be an expectation to work in County Hall in Llandrindod Wells for key meetings and events, normally around once or twice a monthAbout the role:
You will provide effective leadership on procurement and commercial matters, leading a key team that acts as an enabling function to help service area teams achieve their strategic commissioning aims and secure operational, financial and social value objectives. Whilst driving procurement effectiveness you will also play a key role in supporting commissioning strategy development across the Council and improving Contract Management skills and practices.
The successful applicant will be able to navigate the political climate, ensure councillors are supported in their decision making and understand potential supply chain risks. The role will promote and support the continued progression of our improvement agenda, ensuring improved commercial outcomes, whilst ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and future emerging UK and Welsh procurement legislation. You will lead a highly regarded, award winning Commercial Services Team on its next steps of improvement, ensuring your team supports service leads to benefit from high
quality professional procurement and commercial support.
We are seeking a MCIPS qualified procurement professional with public sector experience, alongside a track record of delivering commercial improvement. You will have at least five years' experience within the public sector and be adept at driving the highest standards and identifying value for money whilst knowing what it takes to maintain a strong, effective performance culture while being able to navigate a large, complex political environment working with elected Members.
About Powys
The county of Powys is a great place to work and live with beautiful landscapes, green open spaces and vibrant communities. We are proud of our Welsh and cultural heritage, and you might know us too for being home to the well-known events such as the Hay and Green Man festivals and the Royal Welsh Show. Spend your weekends exploring the 2,000 square miles of countryside and having great adventures… there's something to do for everyone - wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, mountain bikers and
horse riders. Sport addicts have plenty of choice with a range of local football, rugby, cricket and golf clubs to choose from.
Powys has a community spirit and togetherness with strong local neighbourhood networks. It's also about well-being and offering safe and supportive communities to live in. It is a county to explore, live, grow and invest, a place to call home.
In return, we offer an excellent work-life balance with fantastic benefits - including a competitive salary, excellent annual leave entitlement, development opportunities, a relocation package, and much more., About Powys
The county of Powys is a great place to work and live with beautiful landscapes, green open spaces and vibrant communities. We are proud of our Welsh and cultural heritage, and you might know us too for being home to the well-known events such as the Hay and Green Man festivals and the Royal Welsh Show. Spend your weekends exploring the 2,000 square miles of countryside and having great adventures… there's something to do for everyone - wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, mountain bikers and
horse riders. Sport addicts have plenty of choice with a range of local football, rugby, cricket and golf clubs to choose from.
Powys has a community spirit and togetherness with strong local neighbourhood networks. It's also about well-being and offering safe and supportive communities to live in. It is a county to explore, live, grow and invest, a place to call home.
In return, we offer an excellent work-life balance with fantastic benefits - including a competitive salary, excellent annual leave entitlement, development opportunities, a relocation package, and much more.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
You will provide effective leadership on procurement and commercial matters, leading a key team that acts as an enabling function to help service area teams achieve their strategic commissioning aims and secure operational, financial and social value objectives. Whilst driving procurement effectiveness you will also play a key role in supporting commissioning strategy development across the Council and improving Contract Management skills and practices.
The successful applicant will be able to navigate the political climate, ensure councillors are supported in their decision making and understand potential supply chain risks. The role will promote and support the continued progression of our improvement agenda, ensuring improved commercial outcomes, whilst ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and future emerging UK and Welsh procurement legislation. You will lead a highly regarded, award winning Commercial Services Team on its next steps of improvement, ensuring your team supports service leads to benefit from high
quality professional procurement and commercial support.
We are seeking a MCIPS qualified procurement professional with public sector experience, alongside a track record of delivering commercial improvement. You will have at least five years' experience within the public sector and be adept at driving the highest standards and identifying value for money whilst knowing what it takes to maintain a strong, effective performance culture while being able to navigate a large, complex political environment working with elected Members.
About Powys
The county of Powys is a great place to work and live with beautiful landscapes, green open spaces and vibrant communities. We are proud of our Welsh and cultural heritage, and you might know us too for being home to the well-known events such as the Hay and Green Man festivals and the Royal Welsh Show. Spend your weekends exploring the 2,000 square miles of countryside and having great adventures… there's something to do for everyone - wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, mountain bikers and
horse riders. Sport addicts have plenty of choice with a range of local football, rugby, cricket and golf clubs to choose from.
Powys has a community spirit and togetherness with strong local neighbourhood networks. It's also about well-being and offering safe and supportive communities to live in. It is a county to explore, live, grow and invest, a place to call home.
In return, we offer an excellent work-life balance with fantastic benefits - including a competitive salary, excellent annual leave entitlement, development opportunities, a relocation package, and much more., About Powys
The county of Powys is a great place to work and live with beautiful landscapes, green open spaces and vibrant communities. We are proud of our Welsh and cultural heritage, and you might know us too for being home to the well-known events such as the Hay and Green Man festivals and the Royal Welsh Show. Spend your weekends exploring the 2,000 square miles of countryside and having great adventures… there's something to do for everyone - wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, mountain bikers and
horse riders. Sport addicts have plenty of choice with a range of local football, rugby, cricket and golf clubs to choose from.
Powys has a community spirit and togetherness with strong local neighbourhood networks. It's also about well-being and offering safe and supportive communities to live in. It is a county to explore, live, grow and invest, a place to call home.
In return, we offer an excellent work-life balance with fantastic benefits - including a competitive salary, excellent annual leave entitlement, development opportunities, a relocation package, and much more.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
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