VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a respected employer in the appointment of a Procurement Officer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established procurement function where you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of procurement activity while supporting colleagues across the organisation. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement exercises, contribute to contract management activities and help ensure value for money and compliance across a diverse range of purchasing requirements.
This role would suit someone with previous public sector procurement experience who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and delivering practical procurement solutions.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing end-to-end procurement exercises for lower value procurements in line with relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
- Providing procurement guidance and support to managers across a range of departments.
- Preparing procurement documentation, including specifications, evaluation criteria and tender documentation.
- Supporting supplier selection, evaluation and contract award processes.
- Maintaining accurate procurement and contract records.
- Assisting with the monitoring and management of supplier performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Producing procurement and spend reports to support planning and decision making.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes.
- Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Promoting best practice, governance and value for money throughout the procurement process.
The Person
Applicants should have:
- Either a relevant third-level qualification with at least 2 years’ procurement experience, or 4years’ relevant procurement experience.
- Experience managing procurement exercises from initial requirement through to contract award.
- Strong knowledge of public sector procurement principles and legislation in Northern Ireland.
- Experience advising and supporting stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience analysing supplier or procurement data.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using electronic procurement or contract management systems.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a public sector environment.
- Experience using financial or reporting systems.
- Experience producing procurement performance or spend reports.
- Knowledge of procurement audit or governance requirements.
What’s on Offer
- Permanent opportunity.
- Salary of £32,000 – £34,000.
- Generous annual leave and public sector pension.
- Hybrid working arrangements (where operationally appropriate).
- Opportunity to join an experienced and supportive procurement team.
- Long-term career development within a stable organisation.
For further information on this opportunity, or to discuss your next career move in confidence, contact VANRATH today.
Skills:Procurement Contract Negotiations Tendering Supply Chain Sourcing Buying
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