Procurement Officer

NAVANTIA UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVANTIA UK seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to coordinate supply chain engagements and enhance operational performance. The role involves purchasing, market analysis, supplier negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives, aimed at maximizing customer service and efficiency. Candidates should possess relevant procurement experience and certification.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

1/2 Day Friday

Fantastic L&D opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Procurement position previously.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and materials to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and review business savings opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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 working in a Procurement position previously
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system e.g. SAP, Oracle etc
• Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.

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 working in a Procurement position previously
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system e.g. SAP, Oracle etc
• Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.

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.