Procurement Officer- Maternity Cover

MCS Group; Antrim; On-site; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Procurement Officer for a 12-month maternity cover in Antrim. The role involves managing tender processes, providing procurement advice, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance value for money. Ideal candidates will have significant procurement experience and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexi-hours opportunity

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant procurement experience.
• 1 year of public sector procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering and quotation processes.
• Provide procurement advice to officers and directors.
• Monitor organizational spend for new procurement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract Management

Education

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply membership

Job description

MCS Group is excited to partner with a large public sector organization in Antrim to recruit a Procurement Officer for a 12-month maternity cover.

The Key Details:

• Antrim-based role with travel across County Antrim.
• 12-month temporary contract with potential extension.
• 37 hours per week.
• £20.98 per hour.
• Flexi-hours opportunity.

The Role:

• Manage end-to-end tendering and quotation processes, including evaluation, negotiation, award recommendations, and debriefing unsuccessful bidders.
• Provide procurement advice to officers, service managers, and directors in line with policy and best practices.
• Support the preparation and review of specifications and tender documents to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Maintain a central register of contracts for goods, works, and services, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Oversee procurement information across relevant systems, including policies, tender opportunities, and contracts.
• Engage with external procurement bodies to identify opportunities for collaborative purchasing.
• Assist in providing procurement-related reports and assurance to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Build partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and innovation.
• Monitor organizational spend to identify new procurement initiatives and enhance value for money.
• Support contract management practices, including performance monitoring, risk assessment, and compliance with contract terms.

The Person:

• At least 4 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply membership within 3 years.
• 1 year of public sector procurement experience.
• Working knowledge of best practice procurement procedures and achieving value for money.

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, please send an up-to-date CV via the provided link or contact Zachery Downes, a specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group.

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