Procurement Officer

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to manage supplier relationships and enhance operational efficiency. The role involves purchasing goods, negotiating contracts, and ensuring continuous supply while working closely with an integrated team. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in heavy industries.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

33 days holiday

Company pension

Fantastic L&D opportunities

1/2 Day Friday

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement team at a supervisor level.
• Significant experience with Equipment Major sub-contracts.
• Knowledge of local Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and materials to meet cost and quality targets.
• Negotiate contracts and improve supplier terms.
• Monitor market trends and evaluate suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Supplier Management

Operational Efficiency

Education

Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree

CIPS Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

ERP System

Job description

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Work closely with an integrated supply chain / procurement team and co-ordinate all supply chain engagement, to include our key customers and suppliers to maximise customer service and operating performance.

Key Duties

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Experience of working in a Procurement team, at a supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
• Significant experience of Equipment Major sub-contacts
• CIPS Qualifications or working towards
• Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law/contract background
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system.
• Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
• Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process

The Package

• Competitive base pay
• 33 days holiday
• Company pension
• Fantastic L&D opportunities
• 1/2 Day Friday

Job Type:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Job Description

Job description

Job purpose:

Work closely with an integrated supply chain / procurement team and co-ordinate all supply chain engagement, to include our key customers and suppliers to maximise customer service and operating performance.

Key Duties

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working in a Procurement team, at a supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
• Significant experience of Equipment Major sub-contacts
• CIPS Qualifications or working towards
• Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law/contract background
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system.
• Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
• Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process

The Package

• Competitive base pay
• 33 days holiday
• Company pension
• Fantastic L&D opportunities
• 1/2 Day Friday

Job Type:

Full-time permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)

Additional Information

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [emailprotected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.