Procurement Manager

Cpl Healthcare; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Manager in Belfast. The successful candidate will manage procurement matters, ensuring compliance and building relationships with external bodies. This 6-month role (with possibility of extension) requires significant procurement experience and team management. The position is hybrid, offering a competitive salary range of £47,304 - £49,515.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a procurement team.
• Expertise in public-sector procurement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert procurement support across the organisation.
• Lead engagement with external procurement bodies.
• Promote best practices in procurement.
• Manage Stores operations and booking processes.

Skills

Procurement support

Training and guidance

Relationship management

Compliance with policies

Education

Level 3 qualification plus 5 years’ experience

Level 4 qualification plus 4 years’ experience

Level 5 qualification plus 3 years’ experience

Job description

Procurement Manager

Location: Belfast/Hybrid

Salary: £47,304 - £49,515

Contract: 6 months with the possibility of extension

As Procurement Manager, you will be the key point of contact for all procurement matters across the organisation. You’ll provide expert advice, mentor staff in good procurement practice, and ensure compliance with all relevant guidance and policies. The role also involves building strong relationships with external bodies, managing procurement audits, and overseeing systems that support contract management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert procurement support, training, and guidance across the organisation
• Lead engagement with external procurement bodies and represent the organisation in procurement forums
• Support procurement‑related legal challenges in partnership with legal advisors
• Promote best practice and ensure full compliance with procurement guidance and policies
• Oversee procurement activity, with a focus on sub-£50k procurements
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• Maintain strong internal controls and accurate procurement records
• Lead on procurement‑related audits and ensure implementation of recommendations
• Manage Stores operations and all travel/accommodation booking processes
• Maintain and develop procurement management information systems and contract monitoring databases
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders and governance groups

Essential Criteria

You must meet one of the following qualification and experience routes:

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) plus 5 years’ procurement experience, including 2 years managing a procurement team
• Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) plus 4 years’ procurement experience, including 2 years managing a procurement team
• Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) plus 3 years’ procurement experience, including 2 years managing a procurement team

Desirable

Experience within a public‑sector procurement environment.

If you are interested in hearing more or being considered for this role, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI.