Procurement Officer

Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Antrim
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm)
Salary: £20.98 p/hr
Contract: Temporary, up to 3 months (with potential extension)

Job Overview
Apple Recruitment Services are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Officer on behalf of their client. The role involves providing expert procurement advice, managing tender processes, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the tendering and quotation processes, including evaluation and negotiations.

• Advise Council officers and departments on procurement policies and procedures.

• Assist in the preparation and review of tender documents and specifications.

• Maintain and review a register of Council contracts.

• Liaise with external procurement bodies to explore collaborative purchasing opportunities.

• Monitor Council spend and identify procurement improvement opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements.

• Perform other duties as required by the department.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant procurement experience.

• Qualification or progress towards membership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or at least 4 years’ relevant procurement experience with a commitment to achieving CIPS membership within 3 years.

• Proven experience in public sector procurement.

• Strong administrative, organisational, and financial skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of best practice procurement procedures.

Desirable Criteria

• Strong customer focus and service excellence.

• Effective team collaboration and communication.

• Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions.

• Leadership skills and the ability to work in a political environment.

To apply for this role please email your CV to Caroline at .

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If this role isn’t for you but you would like to discuss job opportunities, please contact our office and one of our Consultants will be happy to advise you.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.