Procurement Officer - Immediate Start

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Belfast is seeking a Procurement Officer on a temporary contract to cover for sickness. The role involves managing purchase orders, supplier inquiries, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and qualifications, with a focus on delivering efficient procurement processes.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' relevant experience in procurement.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• CIPS qualification or actively pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Review and action all Purchase Requisitions.
• Management of purchase orders and contracts.
• Assist in compliance and governance roles.

Skills

Procurement Management

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C

Tools

MRP/ERP platforms

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a major multi-million pound company with the recruitment of a Procurement Officer to join their team based in Belfast.

This is a temporary contract to cover a period of sickness expected to last for a minimum of 4 weeks.

Salary

£32,000 per year - £16.63 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• To review, categorise, prioritise and action all Purchase Requisitions received from user departments.
• Management of purchase orders from order placement to delivery.
• To source and price goods and services as required.
• Dealing with enquiries from prospective suppliers.
• Assistance in tendering processes.
• Ownership of procurement document management systems; ensuring there is regular review and updates whilst highlighting any area of concern or action points.
• Contract management and review.
• Assist in performing governance role to ensure compliance with company policy and aide reporting of breaches under the policy.
• Ensure the efficient running of Stores.

The Ideal Person:

• General Education to include GCSE Maths and English Grade C.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience of procurement.
• Experience of working within an MRP/ERP platform.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Understanding of all aspects of the contracting process and experience of managing contracts.
• Able to satisfy security checks.

Desirable Criteria:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent or actively working towards qualification.
• Knowledge of electronic tendering and contract management systems.

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