Hybrid Part-Time Procurement Lead — Contracts & Policy

MCS Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Job summary

MCS Group in Ballymena or Carrickfergus is seeking a part-time procurement professional to lead procurement activity within a busy Finance and Procurement team. The role involves contract management, policy guidance and expert advice to internal stakeholders across procurement requirements.

The successful candidate will drive procurement plans, manage contracts, and develop tender specifications to maximise efficiency, with a focus on achieving value for money and compliance.

Qualifications

• Possess or be working towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
• Experience in procurement with knowledge of procurement law and regulations.
• Experience drafting procurement policies, guidance and training.
• Experience applying procurement procedures, including tenders and quotes.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to support outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of procurement plans with internal stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts ensuring value for money and compliance.
• Provide advice on procurement policy and routes (frameworks, collaboration).
• Support market research and tender specifications to maximise efficiency.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to identify savings opportunities.
• Analyse spend and market data to highlight non-compliant spend and corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, training, risk management and processes.

Skills

CIPS member

Procurement experience

Policy drafting

Tender & quotes

Stakeholder management

Job description

MCS Group in Ballymena or Carrickfergus is seeking a part-time procurement professional to lead procurement activity within a busy Finance and Procurement team. The role involves contract management, policy guidance and expert advice to internal stakeholders across procurement requirements.

The successful candidate will drive procurement plans, manage contracts, and develop tender specifications to maximise efficiency, with a focus on achieving value for money and compliance.