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 Newtownabbey.
Salary: £40,365 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.
OR
* 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.
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