Procurement Officer

The role: Assist the procurement office in delivering fair procurement services promoting value for money, adopting best practise and ensuring operation within a legal framework. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to advise on processes, policies and procedures to comply with relevant contract regulations. Keep abreast of changes in legislation and policies. Assist with and advise on compliance reviews of existing and new contracts. Maintain procurement systems and records. Assist budget holders with contract management through training, development and consultation. Assist departments in the preparation of business cases. Assist with the preparation of procurement and contract management reports. Develop, issue and evaluate quotations and tenders. The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: Be working towards a Level 4 MCIPS qualification with at least 1 years' related experience with procurement, tendering and contract management processes. OR Be able to demonstrate 2 years' relevant experience in the above. A broad working knowledge of procurement tendering and contract management processes. Experience in the writing and presentation of reports. Desirable: Experience working in a public sector procurement environment. Experience applying procurement procedures and managing procurement processes including tenders and quotations. What's in it for you?: 39 days annual leave. A competitive salary. The opportunity to work for a fantastic organisation at the forefront of public sector. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Specialist Recruitment Consultant on or on email at m.hami. If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills: procurement officer procurement procurement public sector CIPS procurement and supply Benefits: hybrid working annual leave

Location: Belfast, GB

Posted Date: 10/22/2024