Job Title: Procurement & Contracts Manager (Interim)
Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner
Contract Type: Initial Interim Contract, Up to 3 Months
Hours: 36.25 per week
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Employer: A Leading Public Sector Organisation
Main Purpose
To lead day-to-day procurement and contract management, supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering an efficient service within a professional financial function.
Summary of Responsibilities
Procurement & Contract Management
1. Lead daily procurement and contract operations, liaising with internal teams and external procurement bodies.
2. Develop and maintain a flexible procurement plan aligned with organisational needs.
3. Provide procurement reports and advice to senior leadership and internal managers.
4. Oversee purchase orders and invoice processing in an e-procurement system.
5. Manage the procurement budget and monitor KPIs.
Governance & Data
1. Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and GDPR, maintaining accurate records.
2. Support audits and risk management with timely information.
People Management
1. Manage a small procurement team, planning workloads and providing training on best practices.
General
1. Prepare tenders and quotations per regulations.
2. Deliver high-quality customer service and deputise for senior colleagues as needed.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
1. Qualifications & Experience:
o Option 1: Degree or equivalent AND MCIPS membership PLUS 2 years' experience in a large, complex organisation* in two of:
a) Contracts management;
b) Operational procurement;
c) Procurement legislation and contract law.
o Option 2: 5 years' experience in a procurement function in a large, complex organisation* in two of the above.
*Defined as 1,000+ staff, multiple sites, significant budget.
o Management: 2 years' experience managing a team in a target-driven environment.
2. Skills:
o High-quality work with attention to detail.
o Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
o Excellent planning, organisation, and communication abilities.
o Team and independent working capability.
Desirable: Public sector procurement experience.
For more infromation, please contact Ethan Boylan today.
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