Procurement Officer

Sodexo; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,200 - 41,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo in Belfast is seeking an organised Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team. In a regulated public sector environment you will drive compliant, value-for-money procurement across a diverse portfolio of service, maintenance, construction and works contracts.

This hybrid role (2-3 days in office) offers £38,200-£41,300 per annum plus an annual performance bonus, and a range of Sodexo rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement best practice.
• Experience preparing tender and evaluation documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement of service, maintenance and works contracts.
• Prepare tender documentation and evaluation documentation.
• Draft NEC4 contract documentation and amendments.
• Support procurement business cases, options appraisal and commercial analysis.
• Maintain contract register and re-procurement activities.
• Produce procurement and contract performance reports.
• Monitor procurement compliance and supplier performance.
• Support governance, change control processes and partner relationships.
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Skills

Public procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Contract management

MS Office

Education

Level 4 qualification

Tools

NEC4 documentation

eTendersNI portal

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (hybrid role 2-3 days in the office)
• £38,200 - £41,300 per annum + annual performance bonus
• Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job Introduction

We are looking for an organised, commercially aware Procurement Officer to join our Procurement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering compliant, value for money procurement solutions across a diverse portfolio of service, maintenance, construction and works contracts.

Working within a regulated public sector environment, you will support the delivery of procurement activities from initial planning through to contract award and ongoing contract management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners to ensure procurement activity supports strategic objectives while delivering compliance, efficiency and best value.

What you'll do:

As Procurement Officer, you will support the preparation, administration and delivery of procurement exercises in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP) and our Procurement Strategy.

You will contribute to business case development, prepare tender documentation, draft NEC4 contract documentation and provide contract performance reporting, ensuring procurement processes are transparent, robust and deliver value for money.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end procurement of service, maintenance and works contracts.
• Prepare and issue tender documentation and evaluation documentation.
• Draft NEC4 contract documentation, including appropriate contract options and amendments.
• Support the preparation of procurement business cases, including options appraisal and commercial analysis.
• Maintain the contract register, ensuring renewals, extensions and re-procurement activities are effectively managed.
• Produce procurement reports, contract performance reports and management information.
• Monitor procurement compliance, contract performance and supplier performance.
• Support contract administration, governance and change control processes.
• Develop positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.
• Identify procurement risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and best practice.

What you bring:

Essential

• Minimum Level 4 qualification (HNC, Higher Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent).
• At least two years' experience in public sector procurement within a regulated environment.
• Experience preparing and managing tender documentation.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement best practice.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Project.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own transport.

Desirable

• CIPS Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience of NEC4 contract procurement and contract administration.
• Experience within the property, construction, estates or facilities management sectors.
• Experience using procurement portals such as eTendersNI or similar.
• Experience producing performance reports, spend analysis and compliance monitoring.

What we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications