Procurement Officer - Public Services

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large public sector organisation in Belfast is seeking a Procurement Officer to enhance procurement services across its operations. The role involves driving compliance and best practices, supporting internal stakeholders, and developing procurement strategies. Candidates should have at least two years of procurement experience and a proven ability to achieve cost savings and efficiencies. The position offers a chance to embed sustainability and equality objectives in procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in procurement.
• Experience managing tender exercises and using online portals.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement activity in compliance with legislation.
• Support Category Manager and stakeholders with procurement pipelines.
• Develop procurement strategies for value for money.
• Advise on risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare high-quality procurement documentation.
• Build relationships with stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual agreements.
• Embed sustainability and equality in procurement decisions.

Skills

Procurement management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Supplier performance monitoring

Sustainability practices

Job description

Procurement Officer

Artemis Human Capital are recruiting for a Procurement Officer on behalf of a large organisation within the Public Services sector, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality procurement services across a large, complex organisation. This position is central to supporting the organisation’s ambition to deliver best-in-class public services through effective, compliant, and value-driven procurement.

Duties

In this varied and impactful role, your responsibilities will include:

• Driving efficient and effective procurement activity in line with relevant legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Supporting the Category Manager / Procurement Lead and internal stakeholders to deliver programmes and projects aligned with agreed procurement pipelines.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to design robust procurement and commercial strategies, using category expertise and market intelligence to achieve value for money.
• Advising colleagues and clients on risks within allocated categories and markets, and contributing to the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Preparing and reviewing procurement documentation to ensure professional, high-quality, and compliant processes are published to the marketplace.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted procurement advisor to support project and programme delivery.
• Supporting Contract Managers in monitoring supplier performance against contractual agreements and service level requirements.
• Embedding sustainability and equality objectives into procurement activity and decision-making.
• Undertaking any other duties required to support the success of the team.

Experience

• A minimum of two years’ experience working within a procurement function or department in a large organisation.
• A proven track record of delivering procurement benefits, including savings, efficiencies, sustainability outcomes, and cost avoidance.
• Practical experience managing tender exercises from initial requirement through to contract award, including the use of online tendering portals.
• Knowledge and experience of drafting and applying contractual and commercial terms and conditions.

Contact

Nicky Strutt