Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Procurement
Team Leader (Band 5) on behalf of our client, Business Services
Organisation (BSO), based in the Armagh area.
Main duties and responsibilities:
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Proactively reviewing and sourcing goods and services in line
with value for money principles.
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Purchasing goods and services including the utilisation of the
tendering and quotation process in accordance with HSCNI procedures and Public
Contracts Regulations 2015 (and any amendments thereto) to achieve value for
money.
·
Providing purchasing advice and information to customers
relating to choice of goods and services.
·
Providing general procurement advice to customers.
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Managing the day-to-day operation of staff, giving leadership
and direction to category or client area.
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Leading programmes of investigation in conjunction with team and
customer to achieve positive outcomes e.g. savings and improved processes.
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Provide support to customers in the introduction of initiatives
within the service.
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Knowledge of purchasing / logistics and finance / e-commerce
computer systems to facilitate the delivery of a procurement service.
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Resolving invoice queries in conjunction with HSCNI Finance
Departments and Accounts Payable Shared Service (APSS) to ensure prompt payment
of suppliers.
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Responding to queries from suppliers.
·
Monitor and manage the performance of suppliers, taking
corrective action when appropriate to ensure contractual obligations are
adhered to.
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Ensure all purchases are made in accordance with relevant
legislation including European and British Standards.
·
Liaising with PaLS colleagues in all divisions on procurement
related matters
·
including the participation in groups.
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Approving purchase orders in line with delegated authority
limits.
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Supervision and training of Band 4 Procurement Officer(s).
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Any other duties as required within the Band of the post.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please
email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel
Finlay by clicking on the link below by Tuesday
29th October 2024.
You must also include a
bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you
meet the Essential Criteria below:
1a). 1. A primary degree AND at least two years’
relevant* experience within the past ten years.
OR
1b.) A relevant Professional Qualification, such as full
membership of CIPS or CILT AND at least two years’ relevant* experience
within the past ten years
OR
1c.) Four (4) years’ relevant* experience within the past ten
years.
2.) Essentials skills and knowledge:
·
Ability to maintain and improve services and systems to meet
high standards of quality and professionalism, contributing to the management
of change, whilst maintaining and continuously improving customer service.
·
Ability to communicate effectively and influence others
including through negotiation.
·
Be proactive and self-motivated and have the ability to develop
and maintain good working relationships with customers, staff and team to
enhance performance, through the planning, allocation and evaluation of
workload.
·
Ability to manage, analyse and evaluate information to aid
effective decision making and monitor and control the use of resources.
·
Ability to contribute to the management of resources, including staff management in
accordance with current policies.
·
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of
the legislation relevant to the post.
Desirable
Criteria:
·
Have, or be studying for, a relevant professional qualification
such as CIPS or CILT.
·
A working knowledge of purchasing/logistics and/or finance
related computerised and e-commerce systems.
·
Ability to demonstrate effective presentation skills.
·
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in
the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived
in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have
access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit
them to carry out the duties of the post.
Further Details:
· Hourly Rate: £14.53
· Hours: 37.5 hours per
week, Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
· Duration: Up to 5
months with possibility of extension
If you wish to apply or
would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link
below by Tuesday 29th October 2024.
Applicants must ensure
their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment
history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact
details.
Please note only
applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment
Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple
Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.