Values and Behaviours (standard for all roles)
Team Values
 We are Ambitious - We strive to deliver the best for North Wales. We are leaders in our fields, opinion formers and influencers, and we challenge conventional thinking. We pursue high standards, aim to be our best, and continuously develop ourselves professionally.
 We work Collaboratively - We share knowledge, skills, information and support and ensure to keep colleagues informed. We always help each other, facilitate opportunities for North Wales and recognise that our collective impact is more significant than our individual impact.
 We do the right thing - We do the right thing, not what is easy. We challenge unethical behaviour and speak out when things don't feel right. We are respectful, fair and considerate and can be trusted to deliver agreed commitments on time.
 We make a difference - We pursue opportunities to make a difference in North Wales. We champion the Welsh language, heritage and culture and support regional charities. We protect the environment and seek opportunities to reduce our footprint.
Core behaviours for all roles
 Leadership – we all lead by example and are all leaders within our own areas.
 Responsibility – we take responsibility for our work, performance and development.
 Respect – we respect our colleagues, partners and stakeholders and demonstrate this throughout our work and in how we build effective relationships.
Qualifications
 Educated to degree level or equivalent 
 CIPS Level 4 qualification or above
 Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Experience, Knowledge and Skills (10max)
 At least 3 years procurement experience and knowledge of public procurement regulations, policies, and best practices including Procurement Act 2023, The Well - being and Future Generations act (Wales) 2015 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act.
 Proven experience in public sector procurement, contract management, or supply chain management with experience of carrying out an end-to-end procurement process.
 Experience of preparing and managing tender documentation for both high value, complex and medium / high risk procurement requirements
 Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to achieve best value.
 Significant experience in supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and tendering processes.
 Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
 Strong Understanding of contract law and risk management in procurement.
 Experience of operating in a multi stakeholder role.
 Knowledge of social value principles and their application within procurement.
 Experience working within local government or public sector procurement.

Language Requirements 
For this role the following requirements are DESIRABLE:
 Listening and Speaking - Able to deal with all aspects of the job verbally in a confident manner in both English and Welsh
 Reading and Understanding - Able to use and interpret correctly any information in both English and Welsh from a wide variety of sources in order to deal with all aspects of the post
 Writing - Able to present written information in both English and Welsh with complete confidence using the most appropriate language and style to meet the needs of the reader
 An understanding of the importance of the Welsh Language to the region and a willingness to develop and improve their Welsh language skills.