Procurement Assistant

Ards and North Down Borough Council; Hirael; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

NI Local Government Pension Scheme (LG

Health benefits

Flexi / TOIL

Education / qualifications support

Job summary

Ards and North Down Borough Council in Bangor is seeking a dedicated Procurement Officer on a permanent full-time basis. Based at City Hall Bangor, you will work across the Borough to support tender competitions and contract management in line with UK procurement regulations.

The post requires collaboration with officers, undertaking initiation meetings with clients, and ensuring procurement processes conform to policy and statutory requirements, while delivering value for money and service

Qualifications

• Appointment subject to medical questionnaire and a basic ANI check.
• Permanent full-time post.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Procurement Officer in providing procurement support across the Council, including tender competitions.
• Support all stages of the tendering process, from initiation meeting with client to award, within UK procurement regulations.

Job description

To assist the Senior Procurement Officer in the provision of procurement support across the Council including undertaking tender competitions and providing support to Officers at all stages of the tendering process from initiation meeting with client to award and contract management within the constraints of UK procurement regulations Please note

• There is 1 permanent full-time post available
• Based in City Hall Bangor, however the successful candidate will work throughout the Borough
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise
• Applicants must be available to work outside normal working hours or to work at other sites within the Borough if required.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire and a basic ANI check
• Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:
• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service.
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 15.5% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Flexi / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period.
• Plus much more