Procurement Officer- Public Sector

MCS Group; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Officer in Craigavon, UK. The role involves providing procurement services, managing contracts, and advising stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement law. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications. The position offers generous pay, annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous hourly pay rate

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible/Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and experience in a procurement role.
• Experience providing procurement advice and guidance at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional procurement services to Libraries NI.
• Plan, manage and deliver procurement activities including tenders.
• Support and advise managers on procurement strategies.
• Prepare reports on procurement activity for stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement advice and guidance

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Supplier management

Education

Relevant qualification in procurement

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take responsibility of a busy public sector procurement function? We're recruiting on behalf of large team in County Armagh to add a Procurement Officer.

The role

• Provide professional procurement services to Libraries NI, offering advice and guidance across a range of contracts, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and best practice.
• Plan, manage and deliver procurement activities, including quotations, tenders, contract awards, supplier management and post-contract evaluation, while maintaining accurate contract registers and records.
• Support and advise managers and staff on procurement strategies, specifications, bid evaluations and value for money opportunities, including savings and service improvements.
• Promote and develop the procurement function within Libraries NI, including training and supporting staff involved in devolved purchasing and contributing to joint working arrangements.
• Prepare reports on procurement activity for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and high standards of presentation, and respond to complaints, queries or legal proceedings as required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement policies, e-business solutions and IT systems, ensuring sustainability, equality, ethical standards and compliance with UK and EU procurement law.
• Undertake staff development and training, deputise for senior finance colleagues when required, and carry out other duties within grade, including disposal of assets and participation in relevant meetings.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential

• Relevant qualification and experience of working within a procurement role.
• Experience providing procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders at various levels within an organisation.

What\'s in it for you?

• Generous hourly pay rate.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible/Hybrid working.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group.

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