Procurement & Accounts Payable Manager

Riada Resourcing; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A key finance department in Ballymena is seeking a Procurement and Accounts Payable Manager to enhance financial controls and service efficiency. The ideal candidate will manage procurement processes, support policy implementation, and provide training. Qualifications include MCIPS or a relevant degree and substantial experience in procurement. This temporary role offers competitive salary and comprehensive leave benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in procurement.
• At least 2 years of experience using a web-based procurement system.
• Experience managing a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger and College purchases.
• Scrutinize purchase orders and invoices.
• Implement and develop procurement strategy for the College.

Skills

Financial control practices

Procurement processes

Team management

Customer-focused service

Education

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Degree in Business-related discipline

GCSE Mathematics and English Language

Tools

Web-based procurement system

Job description

Procurement & Accounts Payable Manager - Ballymena

An exciting opportunity for a Procurement and Accounts Payable Manager to lead and manage these key functions within a Finance Department. The role involves driving best practice, ensuring strong financial controls, and delivering an efficient, customer-focused service while supporting wider finance objectives.

About the role

• £37,035 - £41,511 per annum
• Monday to Friday
• 24 days annual leave
• Temporary role until October 2026

What you'll be doing in this role

• Responsibility for the purchase ledger and all College purchases.
• Scrutinise purchase orders, purchase invoices and proposed payments, prepare and process payments in accordance with College procedures and ensure all Accounts Payable section procedures and tasks are achieved on a monthly basis.
• Ensuring best practice is incorporated into procurement processes;
• Ensuring the College Procurement policy and operational procedures are available to all those involved in purchasing for the College.
• Reviewing and updating the College Procurement policy and operating procedures;
• Providing advice, guidance and training to all College staff in relation to procurement activities to ensure adherence to the College Policy and procedures and best value;
• College Procurement policy and operational procedures are complied with by all involved in purchasing for the College;
• Participating in the development and implementation of a procurement strategy for the College.

What you'll need for this role

• Qualified - Full member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
• OR Non-qualified - Applicants must have a Degree in a Business-related discipline.
• Applicants must hold GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grades A – C, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience within the procurement function of a large, complex organisation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of using web based procurement system with integrated approvals
• Experience of managing a team
• Access to suitable transport for business purposes to effectively discharge the duties of this post.

Riada are an equal opportunities employer.