Job Title: Procurement & Contracts Manager (Interim)
Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner
Contract Type: Initial Interim Contract, Up to 3 Months
Hours: 36.25 per week
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Employer: A Leading Public Sector Organisation
Main Purpose
To lead day-to-day procurement and contract management, supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering an efficient service within a professional financial function.
Summary of Responsibilities
Procurement & Contract Management
Lead daily procurement and contract operations, liaising with internal teams and external procurement bodies.Develop and maintain a flexible procurement plan aligned with organisational needs.Provide procurement reports and advice to senior leadership and internal managers.Oversee purchase orders and invoice processing in an e-procurement system.Manage the procurement budget and monitor KPIs.Governance & Data
Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and GDPR, maintaining accurate records.Support audits and risk management with timely information.People Management
Manage a small procurement team, planning workloads and providing training on best practices.General
Prepare tenders and quotations per regulations.Deliver high-quality customer service and deputise for senior colleagues as needed. Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Experience: - Option 1: Degree or equivalent AND MCIPS membership PLUS 2 years’ experience in a large, complex organisation* in two of:
a) Contracts management;
b) Operational procurement;
c) Procurement legislation and contract law. - Option 2: 5 years’ experience in a procurement function in a large, complex organisation* in two of the above.
*Defined as 1,000+ staff, multiple sites, significant budget. - Management: 2 years’ experience managing a team in a target-driven environment.
Skills: - High-quality work with attention to detail.
- Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and communication abilities.
- Team and independent working capability.
Desirable: Public sector procurement experience.
For more infromation, please contact Ethan Boylan today.
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