Company: VANRATH
Location: Belfast
Posted: May 18th, 2026
Job description
Join a leading organisation delivering complex Facilities Management, construction, and operational services across a high-profile government estate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to take ownership of strategic and operational procurement activities within a highly regulated public-sector environment, ensuring compliant, value-driven, and commercially effective procurement outcomes across major service and project contracts.
Salary/Benefits:
£43,000 - £47,000 DOE
Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in office)
Generous holiday entitlement
Long-term career progression opportunities
Professional development and support for continued learning
Supportive and collaborative working environment
About your next employer:
Our client is a leading Facilities Management and Property Services organisation operating across complex public-sector and government contracts throughout the UK and Ireland. Delivering a wide range of maintenance, construction, refurbishment, and operational services, they are recognised for maintaining high standards of governance, compliance, commercial performance, and service delivery. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and strategic planning, they offer an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals seeking exposure to large-scale, technically complex projects and contracts.
About you:
Degree qualified or equivalent relevant procurement experience
Full MCIPS membership is essential
Minimum of 5 years' experience within public-sector procurement in a regulated environment
Strong knowledge of Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy and Procurement Act 2023
Experience across the full procurement lifecycle including tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
Experience within property, construction, facilities management, or infrastructure sectors
Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and contract administration
Experience using e-procurement platforms such as eTendersNI or equivalent
Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and reporting abilities with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and competing priorities simultaneously
What you'll do:
Lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities for service, maintenance, and works contracts
Develop and maintain procurement strategies and forward procurement pipelines aligned to organisational objectives
Produce business cases including options appraisals, commercial analysis, and financial evaluations
Draft, issue, and manage tender documentation including NEC4 contract documentation
Oversee supplier evaluation, negotiation, selection, and contract award processes
Manage supplier relationships and monitor contractor performance against service, financial, and compliance targets
Ensure full compliance with Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy, Procurement Act 2023, and internal governance frameworks
Produce procurement performance reports covering compliance, spend analysis, supplier performance, and value-for-money outcomes
Support risk management through identification and mitigation of procurement and contractual risks
Collaborate closely with finance, legal, technical, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful procurement delivery
Support long-term strategic planning, contract lifecycle management, and procurement governance activities
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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Benefits:
DOE + Pension and benefits
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