Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Officer to join a leading establishment based in Belfast. This is a Full-Time, Temporary Position, initially for 4-8 weeks. Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.15pm & Fri 8.30am-1.15pm With a salary of £32,000 per annum Job Purpose: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for providing a purchasing function to all departments within the business. Essential Criteria: At least 2 years' relevant experience of procurement Experience of working within an MRP/ERP platform General Education to include GCSE Maths and English grade C and above or equivalent Experience of using software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook and Databases Understanding of all aspects of the contracting process and experience of managing contracts Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload while adhering to tight deadlines Good negotiation skills Ability to accurately record information Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team Desirable Criteria: CIPS qualification or equivalent or actively working towards qualification Knowledge of electronic tendering and contract management systems Manage finance/budgets Main Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure all purchase requests are in compliance with purchasing policy and procedures and within budget To review, categorise, prioritise and action all Purchase Requisitions received from user departments Management of purchase orders from order placement to delivery To source and price goods and services as required To liaise with internal departments concerning prices obtained Dealing with enquiries from prospective suppliers Assistance in tendering processes Ownership of procurement document management systems; ensuring there is regular review and updates whilst highlighting any area of concern or action points Maintain register of contracts Contract management and review Assist in performing governance role to ensure compliance with company policy and aide reporting of breaches under the policy Provision of advice and guidance on purchasing matters Assist in provision of training in area of purchasing and procurement where necessary Assist in development and maintenance of the purchasing and tender plan Ensure the efficient running of Stores Co-ordinate an annual stock take, ensuring all stock items are counted, and report the results of these stock takes to the Finance Manager, with any proposed adjustments necessary Maintain fuel stocks using the Fuel System and order when required Skills: Procurement Officer Procurement Antrim Temporary

Location: Antrim, GB

Posted Date: 3/13/2025