Apple Recruitment are recruiting for Procurement Team Leader (Sourcing) – Band 5
on behalf of our client, HSCNI Business Services Organisation work on a
temporary basis in the Belfast 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.
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Providing purchasing advice and information to customers relating to
choice of goods and services.
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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.
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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.
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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 Caroline Parker by clicking on the
link below by Friday 29th November 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.) 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.) Essential 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.
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Ability to demonstrate knowledge of
the legislation relevant to the post.
Desirable Criteria:
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Have, or be studying for, a relevant
professional qualification such as CIPS or CILT.
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A working knowledge of purchasing/logistics
and/or finance related computerised and e-commerce systems.
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Ability to demonstrate effective presentation
skills.
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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:
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Hourly Rate: £14.53
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Hours: 37.5 hours pw, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
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Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension)
If you wish to apply or would like more
information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the
link below by Friday 29th November 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.