Senior Procurement Officer

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a valued-driven, community-based Housing Association in Cardiff in the search for a Senior Procurement Officer to join their ICT & Procurement team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, working closely with the Head of ICT & Procurement and key stakeholders across the business to manage and deliver end-to-end procurement activity for goods, works and services. You will play a central role in ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, maintaining the Association's contracts register, and driving value for money across all procurement activity. The Role As Senior Procurement Officer, you will lead on procurement exercises across the association, supporting teams to ensure processes align with best practice, internal policies, and all relevant legislation. You will also take responsibility for maintaining and improving procurement and contract management processes, including supplier registers, KPI monitoring, benchmarking, and supporting dispute resolution. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage procurement exercises from initiation to contract award Provide expert procurement guidance across the organisation Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and financial frameworks Maintain and manage the contracts register and approved supplier list Carry out market testing, benchmarking and supplier performance reviews Support contract managers with contract packs, KPI development and monitoring Coordinate contract dispute resolution and contractor onboarding compliance checks Deliver procurement and contract management training to internal stakeholders Support delivery of social value and community benefits within procurement Horizon scan for changes in procurement legislation and implement improvements Review and update procurement strategy, audit trails and internal processes What we're looking for: Professional procurement qualification (CIPS) Proven experience running tenders in line with Public Procurement Regulations / OJEU Strong knowledge of tendering and contracting processes, including construction procurement Experience of supplier and contract management, KPI monitoring and dispute resolution Understanding of procurement within the housing sector Strong analytical and financial skills with high attention to detail Confident communicator able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to deadlines Experience working with frameworks and consortia arrangements Knowledge of GDPR and data sharing agreements Benefits Annual leave is initially 27 days plus 8 bank holidays per year. Opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days leave each year. Hybrid working. Discounts across 4,000 brands and retailers across purchases including travel, food, entertainment and personal care. Defined Contribution pension with The Pensions Trust, contributing a minimum of 5% while you contribute from 4% to support your future savings. Health Plan. Apply Now To access the full job description and for a confidential conversation, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. To apply, please email your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role