We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.
The Council’s Procurement and Commissioning Service are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Purchase to Payments (P2P) Manager with a solutions‑focused mindset to lead our purchasing and payments function and drive continuous improvement.
As the P2P Manager you will oversee the end‑to‑end Supplier journey from an initial Purchase Order through to Payment for goods, works or services. The role is a key management position, but practical experience in purchasing or payments is not required. Instead we value a positive ‘can‑do’ attitude, the desire to manage and motivate a busy team, and the ability to review and improve processes.
About the role
This role requires a strong appreciation of the importance of attention to detail and deadlines, combined with a people‑person mindset able to build and sustain relationships with staff, customers and suppliers to respond to day‑to‑day challenges with a resourceful and positive attitude.
Key tasks and responsibilities
* Leadership and people management
* Driving service performance and improvement
* Providing procurement and payments process advice, training and challenge
* Overseeing financial controls in relation to payments and ordering
* Supporting systems development and data analysis
* Maintaining stakeholder relationships and corporate working
For the right candidate who can demonstrate potential as an aspiring manager but does not yet have the essential experience, the role will be offered at Grade 10 with progression to Grade 11.
Benefits
* Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
* Flexi‑time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
* Work‑life balance
* Lifestyle savings scheme
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and development
Where you'll work
Finance and Procurement – the Council’s core financial functions. The office is located in Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, an award‑winning building with open‑plan design that provides an excellent space for collaborative working.
Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
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