Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Location: Belfast
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,304 per annum

About AFBI & the Agri-Environment Branch

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) delivers world-class science to support agriculture, the environment, and the wider economy. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI provides evidence-based research and monitoring that informs government policy and promotes sustainability in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties of this role would include:

• Provide procurement advice and guidance to the wider organisation and training and mentoring of AFBI staff in good procurement practice.
• Act as the lead contact between AFBI and DoF CPD ensuring effective prioritisation of AFBI projects.
• Represent AFBI on DoF Procurement liaison / collaboration groups and guide and represent AFBI in procurement based legal challenges in partnership with AFBI's Legal representative.
• Develop AFBI as a centre of good practice in procurement ensuring and enabling compliance with all DoF guidance, associated policies and good practice; · Develop management information systems and oversee contract monitoring via AFBI's Contracted Supplies and Services database.
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant management information to AFBI Sponsor Branch, AFBI EMT, AFBI Board and AFBI Audit Committee.
• Oversee all procurements, particularly those below £50k in line with CPD guidance.
• Ensure adequate recording and control mechanisms are in place.
• Represent AFBI on all procurement related Audits and provide management responses. Follow up on all management responses to ensure implementation within agreed timescales.
• Management of AFBI Stores; and · Management of all AFBI travel and accommodation bookings.

Essential Criteria

• A Level 3 qualification* or equivalent

AND

• 5 years' Procurement experience including 2 years managing a Procurement team.

OR

• A Level 4 qualification* or equivalent

AND

• 4 years' Procurement experience including 2 years managing a Procurement team.

OR

• A Level 5 qualification* or equivalent

AND

• 3 years' Procurement experience including 2 years managing a Procurement team.
• Desirable - Public Sector Procurement experience

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with AFBI. Apply today or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected]