Procurement Officer - Short-term Temp

MCS Group; Antrim; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Antrim is seeking a Procurement Officer for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves managing tender processes, providing procurement advice, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience and a commitment to achieving professional membership. Flexibility in hours is offered, along with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Flexi-hours opportunity

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering and quotation processes.
• Provide procurement advice to officers and service managers.
• Monitor organisational spend to identify new procurement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract Management

Job description

MCS Group are delighted to be working with a large public sector organisation based in Antrim, in adding a procurement officer to their team. This role is covering a maternity cover lasting 12 months.

The Key Details:

Antrim based, with travel across County Antrim.
12 month temporary contract, with potential of extension.
37 hours a 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 drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Monitor organisational spend to identify new procurement initiatives and improve value for money.
• Support contract management practices, including performance monitoring, risk assessment, and compliance with contract terms.

The Person:

• At least 4 years' relevant procurement experience.
• Be willing to work towards achieving membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply within 3 years of commencing this role.
• 1 year's public sector procurement experience.
• Working knowledge of best practice procurement procedures and achieving best value for money.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group.

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