Procurement Specialist in Swindon

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Your next role Contracts, Commissioning and Business Assurance (CCBA) works across the Council's Operations directorate, supporting frontâline services to deliver highâquality 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 highâvalue and complex procurements for works, goods and services. Working closely with frontâline teams across areas such as highways, housing and corporate repairs, fleet, waste and environmental services, you will manage endâtoâend 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.

• Significant experience in a senior procurement role, with strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and experience working with NEC and JCT contracts
• Degreeâlevel 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.

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. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.