Principal Procurement Business Partner; Commercial

Job Overview

Job reference REQ
05022

Date posted 19/01/2026

Final date to receive applications 13/02/2026

Location Port Talbot Civic Centre

Salary £45,091 - £49,282 per annum

Package: generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Contractual hours: 37 basis full time

Job category/type:
Administration and Business Support

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37hrs Full Time

Working Style:
Mobile hybrid worker, offers flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial).

As part of the agenda for Procurement Reform, the role will contribute to leading change in an evolving procurement landscape, helping to shape the future of procurement within the Council, as part of the Corporate Procurement Team. You will enhance the team in modernising and raising the profile of procurement activity across the Council in the context of legislative change.

As Principal Procurement Business Partner (Commercial) you will act as a lead across the Authority, identifying and delivering on business partnerships and commercial opportunities relating to the Authority’s procurement expenditure. The post holder will seek opportunities for collaborative working and streamlining of contractual arrangements, to meet the Authority’s objectives for cost‑efficiency, while maintaining social value outcomes and legal compliance.

You will need to demonstrate experience in providing professional level procurement support, leading and coordinating strategic procurement exercises, with knowledge of the full public procurement and legal process.

• MCIPS Qualification or an equivalent Business or Management related qualification;
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or equivalent professional membership, which would be desirable for this role;
• Business relationship and commercial experience, excellent presentation and communication skills, and experience working in a team environment, delivering a customer focused service.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance;
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution;
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too);
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure;
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment;
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme;
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Foster, Corporate Procurement Manager on

Phone: or

Email:

Or Craig Griffiths, Chief Legal Officer on

Email:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check;

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh;…