Procurement Officer

Job Title: Procurement Officer (Temporary)
Location: Antrim Civic Centre
Salary: £20.98/hour (PO2, SCP 31)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm)
Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months)

Department: Finance and Governance
Responsible to: Procurement Manager

Main Purpose:
The Procurement Officer will contribute to the Council’s procurement objectives, ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes, offering advice, and managing contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage tendering and quotation processes, including evaluation and recommendations.
• Provide procurement guidance to Council staff.
• Assist in preparing tender documents and specifications.
• Maintain a register of goods, works, and services contracts.
• Liaise with external bodies on collaborative purchasing.
• Monitor Council spending for procurement opportunities.
• Support contract management to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
• Deputise for the Procurement Manager when needed.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Working towards or willing to work towards a CIPS qualification.
• Strong planning, organization, and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Core Competencies:

• Customer focus, service excellence, teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

Additional Info:

• Car park available for staff.

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