Procurement Officer - Belfast - 39k

Procurement Officer - Belfast - 39k

Job description

Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a Procurement Officer to join their team based in Belfast.

Salary

£39,000 per year.

Responsibilities :

- Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the tendering and quotation processes including; evaluation, negotiation, recommendation of tenders to the appropriate committee and debriefing of unsuccessful tenders.
- Provision of procurement advice to officers, service managers and Directors on procurement policy and procedures.
- Maintain procurement information on the organisation's systems such as Procurement Policy, tender opportunities,





contracts and Contract Management Policy.
- Liaise with external professional Procurement bodies regarding the procurement of goods and services to identify potential collaborative purchasing opportunities.
- Provide support to business areas to manage, monitor, evaluate and review contracts to ensure quality, value for money and compliance with contract terms and conditions.
- Maintain the contract management framework to assist contract managers in assessing contract risk and monitor contracts.
- Assist the Procurement Manager in the development, implementation and review of Strategic Procurement Policy and Procedures for the organisation.
- Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion.
- Promote equality and diversity across all service areas through clear leadership, effective policy implementation and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Council values.

The Ideal Person :







- At least 3 years' relevant procurement experience and hold or be currently working towards a qualification which gives membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
- At least 4 years' relevant procurement experience and be willing to work towards achieving membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply within 3 years of commencing this role.

Desirable Criteria :

Experience of working within Public Sector Procurement.

For further information on this job, or any other Business Support job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Conor Birch for a confidential chat today.

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they took the time to understand my background and experience only putting me forward for Jobs, that were suitable both with respect to my experience and abilities as well as my intended career direction.''

VANRATH were extremely supportive throughout the recruitment process and answered any queries I had, whilst keeping me informed of progress the entire time.

This provided me with more confidence going into the interviews and helped me to secure my new role. Highly recommend!''

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▶️ Procurement Officer - Belfast - 39k
🖊️ Vanrath
📍 Belfast