Procurement Officer

Location: Pentir Community

About Us Grwp Llandrillo Menai was established in 2012 as a result of mergers between Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. It employs 2,000 staff and delivers courses to around 21,000 students, including over 1,500 higher education students, across Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd. The Grwp aims to support the economy of North Wales by equipping local people with the skills and qualifications needed to ensure the competitiveness and success of the region.

The Grwp's wide range of courses, high quality learning experiences, first-class facilities and talented staff all contribute towards the achievement of these goals. Additional opportunities to study locally for degrees and professional qualifications enable more young people and mature learners to achieve their potential. A University Centre at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus provides fabulous facilities for the Grwp's Higher Education students.

Job Purpose Are you a proactive and detail oriented procurement professional ready for a new challenge? Then we have an excellent opportunity for you to join one of the biggest FE colleges in Wales. The Grwp are looking for a strategic procurement officer to lead on our end-to-end purchasing processes. Working with the Director of Financial Services, you would develop a robust procurement strategy that balances significant cost optimisation with strict financial compliance.

You will also be a skilful negotiator with the ability to navigate the complexities of UK public procurement rules whilst maintaining a sharp focus on value for money and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities will include:
Strategic leadership - developing and implementing Grwp wide procurement strategy focused on value for money and efficiencies Compliance and Tendering Lead formal tendering, contracts, quotation processes whilst adhering to internal/external and financial regulations Supplier Management Manage preferred supplier list and contracts register. Develop strong relationships with our key suppliers on contract negotiations Performance tracking Prepare reports on spend analysis, measure effectiveness and track cost savings Collaboration - Utilise Framework Agreements and external collaborative opportunities to leverage scale.

Vacancy terms Contract Type - Permanent Weekly hours - Full time, 37 hours per week Location - Rhos on Sea ( LL28 4HZ
) or Llwyn Brain, Bangor ( LL57 4HJ
) Annual Leave entitlement - 28 days leave per annum, rising to 32 days after 5 full holiday years continuous service (01 September to 31 August). All normally observed public holidays, determined annually. Up to 5 days efficiency closure days per annum, determined annually Pension Provider - Local Government Pension Scheme